Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1462: Temporary Cash Assistance Eligibility
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Providing that benefits may not be denied to certain persons solely on the basis of a drug trafficking conviction under certain circumstances, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to temporary cash assistance eligibility; amending s. 414.095, F.S.; providing that benefits may not be denied to certain persons solely on the basis of a drug trafficking conviction under certain circumstances; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, February 4, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to temporary cash assistance eligibility; amending s. 414.095, F.S.; providing that benefits may not be denied to certain persons solely on the basis of a drug trafficking conviction under certain circumstances; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Subsection (1) of section 414.095, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 414.095 Determining eligibility for temporary cash assistance.-- (1) ELIGIBILITY.--An applicant must meet the eligibility requirements of this section before receiving services or temporary cash assistance under this chapter, except that an applicant is [DELETED: shall be] required to register for work and engage in work activities in accordance with s. 445.024, as designated by the local workforce development board, and may receive support services or child care assistance in conjunction with such requirement. The department shall make a determination of eligibility based on the criteria listed in this chapter. The department shall monitor continued eligibility for temporary cash assistance through periodic reviews consistent with the food assistance eligibility process. Benefits may not be denied to an individual solely based on a felony drug conviction, unless the conviction is for trafficking pursuant to s. 893.135. An individual may not be denied benefits solely on the basis of a drug trafficking conviction pursuant to s. …
Sponsors
- Bracy Davis, LaVon (D, SD-015) · primary sponsor
- Davis, Bracy (D) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
- : Now in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
- : CS by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs read 1st time
- : Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
- : CS by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 4 NAYS 0
- : On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 02/03/26, 1:00 pm, 301 Senate Building
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy
- : Filed
Votes
- Senate: S 1462 Filed (February 3, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, Fiscal Policy, Rules, Health Policy, Banking and Insurance, Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Common questions
- What is S1462?
- S1462 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Temporary Cash Assistance Eligibility.
- What does S1462 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to temporary cash assistance eligibility; amending s. 414.095, F.S.; providing that benefits may not be denied to certain persons solely on the basis of a drug trafficking conviction under certain circumstances; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S1462?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1462?
- Bracy Davis, LaVon (D, SD-015), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for S1462?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1462
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