The bill amends section 825.1035 of the Florida Statutes to introduce provisions for substitute service in cases involving unascertainable respondents in proceedings for the protection of vulnerable adults. It defines an "unascertainable respondent" as a person whose identity cannot be determined and who has communicated with the vulnerable adult in a manner that makes tracing their identity impractical. To utilize substitute service, the petitioner must file a sworn affidavit detailing their attempts to identify the respondent, the nature of their communication with the vulnerable adult, and any relevant identifying information. The court is then required to issue an order for service through the same means of communication used by the respondent.

Additionally, the bill mandates that any proposed transfer of funds or property in dispute must be held for 30 days following the substitute service before distribution can occur, ensuring that vulnerable adults are protected during this process. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.