The bill seeks to implement the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Act, focusing on budget amendments and funding realignments for health care and social services. It grants the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) and the Department of Health the authority to submit budget amendments for realigning Medicaid funding and other health-related programs, including the Florida Kidcare program. The bill also extends exemptions for certain medical marijuana regulations and allows various departments, such as the Department of Children and Families and the Department of Veterans Affairs, to submit budget amendments for specific purposes, including refugee support and veterans' nursing homes. Key insertions include provisions for the establishment of a drone replacement grant program and the requirement for the Department of Health to provide monthly reports on funding methodologies.

Additionally, the bill amends existing statutes to enhance operational efficiency across state agencies, including provisions for the Department of Financial Services to replace outdated accounting systems and the Department of Corrections to request additional positions based on inmate population projections. It introduces a new reimbursement framework for nursing home care under Medicaid and establishes a tiered funding methodology for lead agencies based on performance. The bill includes expiration dates for many provisions, primarily set for July 1, 2026, ensuring that these amendments are temporary and subject to future legislative review. Overall, the bill aims to improve the effectiveness of state-funded programs while ensuring fiscal accountability.

Statutes affected:
S 2502 pb: 381.986, 409.908, 409.915, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 934.50, 110.116, 215.5586, 259.105, 376.91, 403.0673, 288.80125, 339.135, 339.08, 250.245, 288.0655, 216.181, 216.292