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FL S1348

FL S1348
Temporary Care of a Child


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Introduced
12/30/2019
In Committee
01/13/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creating the "Children's Promise Act"; requiring a certain organization to provide the Department of Revenue with an annual written certification demonstrating its status as an eligible charitable organization for certain purposes; providing the tax credit cap amount for a specified state fiscal year; authorizing a taxpayer to submit an application to the department requesting certain tax credits; authorizing qualified nonprofit organizations to establish programs to provide temporary respite care for children; providing registration and recordkeeping requirements for such organizations and the Department of Children and Families, etc.

AI Summary

This bill creates the "Children's Promise Act" which allows taxpayers to receive tax credits for making eligible contributions to certain charitable organizations that provide services related to the prevention and diversion of children from state custody, the safety and well-being of children in state custody, and the creation of permanency for children through adoption. The bill also authorizes qualified nonprofit organizations to establish programs to provide temporary respite care for children not in the child welfare system, and establishes registration and recordkeeping requirements for such organizations.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (on 03/14/2020)

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