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FL H1267

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/8/2026

Primary Sponsor

Human Services Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Individuals with felony drug convictions cannot be denied temporary cash assistance benefits solely based on that conviction, except for drug trafficking convictions under s. 893.135
  • Human trafficking victims convicted of drug trafficking under s. 893.135 may still receive benefits if the department determines they were trafficking victims at the time of the offense
  • Individuals with drug felony convictions must satisfactorily meet all temporary cash assistance program requirements, including substance abuse treatment requirements, to remain eligible
  • Florida opts out of the federal provision (Pub. L. No. 104-193, s. 115) that eliminates temporary cash and food assistance eligibility for controlled substance felony convictions
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Temporary Cash Assistance Eligibility

Last Action

Now in Health Care Budget Subcommittee

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Care Budget Subcommittee2/16/2026
Human Services Subcommittee1/15/2026

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