Florida House Bill CS/HB 253 aims to amend section 295.157 of the Florida Statutes, revising the purpose of the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program to provide oral health care to veterans residing in Florida with incomes up to 400 percent of the federal poverty level. The bill establishes the program within the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The effective date of the act is July 1, 2026. If passed, this bill would impact the provision of dental care to eligible veterans in Florida, expanding access based on income criteria.