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FL H1061

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Angela Nixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Courts cannot deny or restrict a parent's custody, visitation rights, or parenting time based solely on their status as a qualified medical marijuana patient under s. 381.986
  • No presumption of neglect or child endangerment may be made based solely on a parent's status as a qualified medical marijuana patient
  • Protections apply when determining the best interests of the child in custody or dependency proceedings
  • Amends section 39.806, Florida Statutes (Grounds for termination of parental rights) by adding a new subsection (2)
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Parental Rights of Qualified Patients

Last Action

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee1/12/2026

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