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HB 1361

Veterans' Assistance

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Dunkley

HB 1361 sought to expand Florida's veterans' assistance programs but died in committee after being indefinitely postponed without final passage.

Died in Intergovernmental Affairs Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 1361

Legislative bill overview

HB 1361 is a Florida bill sponsored by Lisa Dunkley designed to enhance assistance programs or services for military veterans in the state. While specific provisions are not detailed in the available record, veterans' assistance bills typically address healthcare access, mental health services, housing support, employment assistance, or benefits administration for Florida's veteran population.

Why is this important

Veterans represent a significant portion of Florida's population, and assistance legislation can directly impact their quality of life, healthcare outcomes, and economic stability. Effective veterans' programs reduce homelessness, suicide rates, and unemployment among this population while potentially decreasing burden on emergency services and other state systems.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact: Questions about funding sources and whether new appropriations would strain state budgets during competing priorities
  • Program scope and effectiveness: Disagreement over which veteran populations should be served and whether existing programs adequately address needs before expanding
  • Interagency coordination: Jurisdictional debates between state agencies (health, veterans affairs, social services) regarding implementation responsibility and efficiency

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

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