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SB 828

Temporary Cash Assistance Eligibility

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Mack Bernard

Florida bill modifying TCA eligibility requirements died in committee without clarifying specific changes to income limits, work mandates, or family qualification standards.

Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
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Bill Summary · SB 828

Legislative bill overview

SB 828 would have modified eligibility requirements for Florida's Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) program, a state safety-net benefit for low-income families. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but died in committee in June 2025 without advancing to a full legislative vote.

Why is this important

TCA serves as a critical income support program for vulnerable populations in Florida. Changes to eligibility rules directly affect which families can access emergency financial assistance, potentially impacting child welfare, housing stability, and poverty rates among the state's most economically disadvantaged residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Eligibility tightening vs. program access: The bill likely proposed restrictions that advocates would argue reduce access to needed assistance, while supporters might contend stricter eligibility improves program fiscal sustainability
  • Work requirements and compliance: Any modifications to work or participation mandates balance employment incentives against barriers for individuals facing disabilities, caregiving responsibilities, or labor market challenges
  • Federal vs. state funding implications: Changes to state assistance programs can affect federal matching funds and create budget uncertainties that sparked referral to multiple fiscal committees

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

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