The proposed bill establishes the Peoples Relief Program within the Department of Children and Families, aimed at providing financial assistance to Florida residents experiencing economic hardship. The program is designed to help cover essential everyday expenses such as housing, childcare, and healthcare. It will offer grants to eligible individuals under specific conditions, including significant increases in utility costs, property insurance premiums, statewide unemployment rates, or as a result of natural disasters that lead to a state of emergency.

To qualify for assistance, individuals must have been residents of Florida for at least one year and demonstrate a change in circumstances that affects their ability to meet financial obligations. They will also need to provide documentation of relevant expenses. The Department of Children and Families is tasked with adopting rules to implement the program, which will include application procedures, eligibility thresholds, and guidelines for the use of grant funds. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.