The proposed bill establishes the People's 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 outlines specific eligibility requirements for individuals seeking assistance, including a minimum residency period of one year in Florida and the necessity to demonstrate a change in circumstances that affects their ability to meet financial obligations. The program will offer grants contingent upon certain conditions, such as rising utility costs, increased property insurance premiums, high unemployment rates, economic decline, or natural disasters leading to a state of emergency.

To ensure effective implementation, the bill mandates the Department of Children and Families to adopt rules that will govern the program. These rules will include the creation of an application process available on the department's website, the establishment of thresholds for eligibility conditions, and guidelines for the awarding and disbursement of grants. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, contingent upon legislative appropriation.