The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes to enhance support and services for veterans. Notably, it reduces the maximum number of nominees for the Florida Veterans Hall of Fame from 20 to 5. It also mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs to conduct a comprehensive study to assess veterans' awareness of existing programs and services, including a report on health literacy among veterans and recommendations for improving their knowledge of available resources. Additionally, the bill revises the purpose of the Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program to include specialized mental health training and requires the department to develop a plan for establishing adult day health care facilities for veterans.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. to advise the Department of Veterans Affairs on the needs of military personnel and their spouses. It allows for collaboration with a direct-support organization in the Veterans Employment and Training Services Program and authorizes the use of proceeds from specialty license plates for administrative costs. The bill appropriates funds for conducting the aforementioned survey and for implementing the Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 116 Filed: 265.003, 295.124, 295.22, 296.43, 320.08058
S 116 c1: 295.124, 295.22, 296.43, 320.08058
S 116 c2: 295.124, 295.22, 296.43, 320.08058
S 116 er: 295.124, 295.22, 296.43, 320.08058