Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 385: Economic Hardship Grant Program
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 385 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Economic Hardship Grant Program. Primary sponsor: Michele Rayner (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Human Services Subcommittee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Economic Hardship Grant Program; Creates People's Relief Program within DCF; requires program to provide assistance in form of grants to certain residents under specified conditions; provides program eligibility requirements for individuals; requires DCF to adopt specified rules.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michele Rayner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 62 |
| Dotie Joseph | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 108 |
| Felicia Robinson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Human Services Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Human Services Subcommittee
- Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Human Services Subcommittee
- Filed