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FL H1043

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel Plakon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reduces the maximum number of Florida Veterans' Hall of Fame nominees submitted annually by the Hall of Fame Council from 20 to 5 for consideration by the Governor and Cabinet
  • Requires the Department of Veterans' Affairs to survey veterans and their families on awareness of existing federal, state, and community programs, and to include in its December 31, 2025 report an evaluation of veteran health literacy with recommendations to increase knowledge of available services
  • Expands the Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program to include specialized mental health training, requiring participants to be trained to identify indicators of elevated mental health risk, with curriculum developed by a contracted organization experienced in veteran-relevant, evidence-based mental health training
  • Directs the Department of Veterans' Affairs to develop a statewide plan for establishing adult day health care facilities for veterans and their families, including cost estimates, location recommendations, and construction assessments, with a report due to the Legislature by November 1, 2025
  • Authorizes up to 10 percent of Gadsden Flag specialty license plate proceeds to be used for promotion, marketing, and administrative costs, and requires the department to coordinate with the U.S. Department of Defense to engage servicemembers transitioning to civilian life in Florida

Legislative Description

Veterans

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 116 (Ch. 2025-146)

4/30/2025

Committee Referrals

State Affairs3/12/2025
Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee3/2/2025

Full Bill Text

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