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Died HOUSE · SESSION 2026

No. HB 1259

Trust Funds/Creation/First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program Trust Fund
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Nixon
FILED BY
Angela Nixon — District 13, Democrat [search donations]
EFFECTIVE
July 1, 2026 but only if HB 1257 or similar legislation is adopted in the same legislative session

Filed under Housing.

PROVIDED SUMMARY

Trust Funds/Creation/First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program Trust Fund; Establishes First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program Trust Fund; requires Department of Revenue to transfer certain funds to trust fund; requires trust fund to provide funding for certain program.

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Plain English Summary

AI-GENERATED
Creates a dedicated trust fund for first-time homebuyer assistance.

The Department of Revenue must transfer all funds received under a specific statute into the new trust fund.

The trust fund is legally required to provide funding for the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program.

The fund is subject to a mandatory review and will automatically terminate on July 1, 2030.

The bill only takes effect if companion legislation is adopted in the same legislative session.

KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1 Establishment of a New Trust Fund majors. 420.0007(1)

AICreates a new state trust fund specifically for first-time homebuyer assistance.

“There is established in the State Treasury a separate trust fund to be named the "First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program Trust Fund."” bill text, line 18 →
§ 2 Mandatory Fund Transfer majors. 420.0007(1)

AIRequires the Department of Revenue to move all specific tax revenue into the new trust fund.

“The Department of Revenue shall transfer all funds received pursuant to s. 201.0202 to the trust fund.” bill text, line 20 →
§ 3 Restricted Use of Funds majors. 420.0007(1)

AILimits the use of the trust fund exclusively to the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program.

“The trust fund shall be used to provide funding for the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program created in s. 420.5086.” bill text, line 22 →
§ 4 Mandatory Termination and Review moderates. 420.0007(2)

AIRequires the fund to be reviewed and automatically terminated on a specific date.

“the First-time Homebuyer Assistance Program Trust Fund shall, unless terminated sooner, be terminated on July 1, 2030.” bill text, line 25 →
TIMELINE
1/9/2026
Withdrawn prior to introduction
1/8/2026
Filed
STATUTES IT CHANGES
s. 420.0007
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