The bill amends section 295.157 of the Florida Statutes to revise the purpose of the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program. It expands eligibility by allowing veterans who reside in Florida and have incomes of up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level to receive oral health care through the program.

Additionally, the bill appropriates a recurring sum of $500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Veterans Affairs for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to fund the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 96 c1: 295.157