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FL H0917

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Holcomb

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits health care providers and facilities from discriminating against patients based on vaccination status, adding this protection to Florida's Patient's Bill of Rights

  • Allows pharmacists to dispense ivermectin without a prescription as a behind-the-counter medication, with immunity from civil/criminal liability when acting in good faith

  • Requires health care practitioners to inform parents/guardians of minors about risks, benefits, safety, and efficacy of CDC-scheduled vaccines using state-approved materials, and obtain signed acknowledgment before administration

  • Permits parents to follow alternative vaccination schedules for children limited to one injection or oral administration per visit, and expands school immunization exemptions to include conscience-based objections in addition to religious objections

  • Requires the Department of Health to post a vaccine exemption form on its website for parents and legal guardians

Legislative Description

Health Care

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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