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 for veterans and their families.

Further provisions include the establishment of a Veteran Suicide Prevention Training Pilot Program that emphasizes mental health training for service officers, and the requirement for Florida Is For Veterans, Inc. to advise on the needs of military personnel and their spouses. The bill also allows for a percentage of proceeds from specialty license plates to be allocated for administrative costs related to the promotion of the plates. Overall, the bill aims to improve the quality of life for veterans in Florida through enhanced services and support systems.

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