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 assessing veterans' awareness of existing programs and services, and to include recommendations for increasing public awareness. Additionally, the bill requires the department to evaluate veterans' health literacy and develop a plan for establishing adult day health care facilities to serve veterans and their families.

Further provisions include the establishment of a Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program that emphasizes mental health training for claims examiners and veteran service officers. The bill also updates references to the United States Code and expands the duties of Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. to advise on the needs of military personnel and their spouses. Lastly, it allows a portion of the proceeds from a specialty license plate to be used for administrative costs related to its promotion, ensuring that funds are effectively utilized to benefit veterans. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1043 Filed: 265.003, 295.124, 295.22, 296.43, 320.08058