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FL S1732
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates section 295.235, Florida Statutes, requiring the Department of Veterans' Affairs to enhance and expand outreach programs—including internet, mobile app, print, social media, and in-person efforts—to connect veterans, families, and survivors with earned services, benefits, and support
- Subject to an annual appropriation of $500,000 by the Legislature to fund the expanded outreach initiatives
- Requires the department to host at least two public events per year (in-person and virtual) to disseminate information on educational, medical, insurance, disability, and other benefits available to veterans
- Notes that only 749,000 of Florida's nearly 1.5 million veterans are enrolled in earned federal health care services, leaving hundreds of thousands unaware of available federal, state, and local benefits
- Requires the department to submit an annual report to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker detailing the number of public events hosted, attendance figures, and other relevant information
- Effective date of July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Veterans' Assistance
Last Action
Died in Fiscal Policy
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Fiscal Policy2/8/2024
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services1/30/2024
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