Florida's red flag law lets a court temporarily restrict firearm access when someone poses a significant danger. Only a law enforcement officer or agency can file the petition, which changes what a family in crisis should actually do.
Money paid directly to a person with a disability can end their SSI and Medicaid eligibility. A special needs trust holds those assets so they never count as the beneficiary's own resource.
Florida's guardianship rules changed on July 1, 2026 under CS/HB 1121, now Chapter 2026-74. The act gives state regulators subpoena power over professional guardians, adds fines to the penalty list, and revises continuing education, while a separate guardianship bill on visitation and notice died in committee.