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FL S1144
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Governmental Oversight and Accountability
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AI Summary
- Creates the "Hope Florida Act" establishing a new Hope Florida Office within the Executive Office of the Governor, with a director appointed by and serving at the pleasure of the Governor
- Establishes a voluntary program for Florida residents who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and at least 18 years old (or 16 if emancipated) to receive coordinated support services aimed at achieving self-sufficiency and reducing reliance on government programs
- Deploys "Hope Navigators" embedded in communities to serve as single points of contact for participants, developing individualized care plans with actionable steps and timelines addressing barriers such as employment, housing, education, and basic needs
- Requires at least 10 state agencies to participate, including the Departments of Children and Families, Education, Veterans' Affairs, Commerce, and Elderly Affairs, as well as the Agency for Health Care Administration, using existing resources and personnel to the extent possible
- Creates a statewide toll-free "Hope Line" available during business hours Monday through Friday, along with a website and case management system, and builds a partner network of private businesses, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, and public-private partnerships
Legislative Description
Hope Florida
Last Action
Died in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services4/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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