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 individuals cover essential everyday expenses such as housing, childcare, and healthcare. It outlines specific eligibility requirements for applicants, 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 facilitate the implementation of the program, the Department of Children and Families is required to adopt rules that include the creation of an application available on their website, the establishment of thresholds for grant eligibility, and procedures for the distribution of funds. The bill emphasizes the legislative intent to promote long-term financial stability for families in the state. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.