Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation expanding support services for U.S. military veterans and their families, a win for bill sponsor Sen. Danny Burgess .

The measure ( SB 116 ) enhances health care service coordination, incorporates mental health training and increases availability of adult day care programs for veterans who require full-time care.

“ Today is a monumental day for Florida veterans,” said Burgess, a Zephyrhills Republican who previously served as Executive Director of the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs (FDVA) and currently serves as a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve.

“I am grateful to Governor Ron DeSantis for signing this life-changing bill into law. SB 116 prioritizes veterans, especially those elderly or disabled, and their families through the exp

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