Florida H1267 removes felony drug conviction barriers for temporary cash assistance eligibility.

Florida H1267 amends the state's temporary cash assistance program to eliminate the prohibition on awarding benefits to individuals with a felony drug conviction for trafficking. It also removes specific requirements that drug felony convicts must meet to receive benefits. The state opts out of federal provisions that eliminate eligibility for temporary cash assistance and food assistance for controlled substance felony convictions. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.

Florida H1267 removes felony drug conviction barriers for temporary cash assistance eligibility.

Florida H1267 amends the state's temporary cash assistance program to eliminate the prohibition on awarding benefits to individuals with a felony drug conviction for trafficking. It also removes specific requirements that drug felony convicts must meet to receive benefits. The state opts out of federal provisions that eliminate eligibility for temporary cash assistance and food assistance for controlled substance felony convictions. The bill takes effect July 1, 2026.