Jan 21, 2026
Thank you to Governor DeSantis for signing House Bill 1083 into law which expands adoption benefits payable to public employees who adopt a foster care child. Here are the pivotal changes to Florida Statutes 409.1664 which goes into effect July 1, 2024:
* A $25,000 per child lump sum payment is being given to eligible employees who adopt a difficult to place child.
* A $10,000 per child lump sum payment is being given to eligible employees who adopt a child who is not difficult to place.
* Tax collector employees and health care practitioners are now eligible for these benefits.
*State agency employees, veterans, service members, and law enforcement officers are already entitled to these benefits.
Tate Healey Webster has handled a significant number of foster care adoptions, and is happy to help you on this journey.
Reach out to us at (800) 874-4916 for more information or read the full text of the bill here: http://laws.flrules.org/2024/177
