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FL S0626

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Carlos Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds hepatitis B, chickenpox, haemophilus influenzae type b, and pneumococcal disease to the list of required immunizations for school attendance in Florida

  • Maintains existing required immunizations for poliomyelitis, diphtheria, rubeola, rubella, pertussis, mumps, and tetanus

  • Department of Health retains authority to require immunizations for additional communicable diseases through rulemaking

  • Required immunizations must be available at no cost from county health departments

  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

School Attendance Immunizations

Last Action

Introduced

1/13/2026

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