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Bariatric Surgery Coverage
In recent years, legislators have wrestled with the issue of…
Amnesty in Drug-Related ER Visits
HB 965 passed — providing “amnesty” in drug overdose cases,…
Medical Cannabis & Autism Coverage
Perhaps no two bills were involved in more parliamentary maneuvering…
2026 Florida Legislative Session Update
Since convening the 2026 General Session on January 13, the Florida Legislature has focused on a broad agenda that includes the state budget, affordability initiatives, and major health policy proposals. Despite more than 1,800 bills and proposed constitutional amendments filed, lawmakers have only advanced two measures to final passage. In addition, Governor Ron DeSantis’ proposed special session on congressional redistricting has remained a factor for legislative bandwidth and planning, although a lawsuit filed in early February challenges his authority to…