Senate Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services 2/25/2026

Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Florida Senate) · February 25, 2026

Committee heard and favorably reported a series of health-related bills: Medicaid coverage for activity orthotics/prosthetics, newborn screening ("Maddie's Law"), background checks and waiver support coordination review, surgical smoke evacuation mandates, nursing education oversight/temporary licensure, and licensure for naturopathic doctors. Public testimony included families, clinicians, hospitals and professional groups.

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