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HB 1193

Prohibition of Guaranteed Income Programs

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dean Black and 2 co-sponsors

Florida bill would ban state and local guaranteed income programs, preventing government-funded direct cash assistance initiatives and pilot projects statewide.

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Bill Summary · HB 1193

Legislative bill overview

HB 1193 would prohibit Florida state and local governments from implementing, funding, or participating in guaranteed income programs—direct cash assistance initiatives that provide unconditional periodic payments to residents. The bill effectively bans pilot programs, experimental projects, and any public funding mechanisms designed to test or establish guaranteed income as a policy approach.

Why is this important

Guaranteed income has gained bipartisan interest nationally as cities and states explore whether unconditional cash assistance reduces poverty, improves health outcomes, or stimulates local economies. This bill would prevent Florida from participating in such experiments, potentially limiting the state's ability to gather data on effectiveness and foreclose policy options other states may pursue.

Potential points of contention

  • Innovation vs. ideology: Supporters argue guaranteed income is wasteful government spending; opponents contend it's legitimate policy experimentation that other democracies have tested
  • Local autonomy: The bill restricts local governments' independent authority to fund programs within their communities, raising federalism concerns among local officials
  • Evidence gap: Opponents argue banning programs prevents Florida from generating its own data on outcomes, while supporters believe existing evidence of ineffectiveness warrants prohibition
  • Economic stimulus claims: Disagreement exists over whether guaranteed income stimulates local economies or simply redistributes existing wealth inefficiently

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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