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2025 Legislative Update - Week 16

July 10, 2025

Paul D. Seltzer, DO, Legislative Chair

Stephen R. Winn, CEO

Michelle W. Larson, COO

Jason D. Winn, Esq.

Summary

Governor DeSantis has reviewed all healthcare legislation passed in the 2025 Legislative Session, officially bringing the process to a close. The FOMA’s legislative team now turns its attention toward the 2026 session set to begin in January. Interim committee meetings are scheduled to start in October of this year. Including budget-conforming legislation, the legislature passed a total of 41 healthcare-related bills in 2025, of which the Governor vetoed 3. Governor DeSantis approved 37 bills, one of which, HB 677, was allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature. Of the bills approved, all but 3 have effective dates on or before July 1, 2025. For more information, please see the list below.

Governor Ron DeSantis Signing Bills

July 1, 2025, marked the commencement of the new fiscal year for the State of Florida. On June 30, Governor Ron DeSantis officially signed the budget for FY 2025-26, totaling $115.1 billion, a decrease from the prior year's $117.4 billion, marking the first year-over-year decline since 2011. For the new fiscal year, Lawmakers approved a Health & Human Services Budget totaling $47.6 billion.

Governor DeSantis also vetoed House Bill 5015, which would have required the Department of Management Services to develop annual prescription-drug formularies. Under the measure, the 14-member Legislative Budget Commission would be responsible for approving the formulary before its implementation. In his veto message, Governor DeSantis expressed concerns surrounding increased costs and restricted access for state employees. Click Here for Veto Message.

Now that the Governor has reviewed all healthcare legislation, please stay tuned for the FOMA 2025 Know the Issues. This comprehensive publication will provide a thorough analysis of legislation passed during this session, detailing its impact on the osteopathic profession and patients, and outlining any actionable items for our members.

Vetoed Bills:

HB 1427 Nursing Education Programs

HB 5015 State Group Insurance

HB 6017 Recovery of Damages for Medical Negligence Resulting in Death

Bills Signed into Law

SB 0068 Health Facilities – Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 0106 Exploitation of Vulnerable Adults - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 0108 Administrative Procedures - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 0112 Children with Developmental Disabilities – Effective Date 5/28/2025

SB 0158 Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations - Effective Date: 1/1/2026

SB 0168 Mental Health - Effective Date: 10/1/2025

SB 0180 Emergencies - Effective Date: 6/26/2025

SB 0312 Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Inc. - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 0344 Telecommunications Access System Act of 1991 - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 0480 Nonprofit Agricultural Organization Medical Benefit Plans - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 0519 Administration of Controlled Substances by Paramedics - Effective Date: 5/23/2025

HB 0547 Medical Debt - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 0597 Diabetes Management in Schools - Effective Date: October 1, 2025

SB 0612 Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances Resulting in Death - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 0633 Behavioral Health Managing Entities - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 0647 Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Services - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 0677 State Group Insurance Program Coverage of Standard Fertility Preservation Services - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 0791 Surrendered Infants - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 0847 Expedited DNA Testing Grant Program - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 0907 Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 0944 Insurance Overpayment Claims Submitted to Psychologists - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 0958 Type 1 Diabetes Early Detection Program - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 0969 Reporting of Student Mental Health Outcomes - Effective Date: 5/30/2025

HB 1089 Newborn Screenings - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 1091 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Care - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 1156 Home Health Aide for Medically Fragile Children Program - Effective Date: 6/23/2025

SB 1286 Harming or Neglecting Children - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 1299 Department of Health - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 1487 Emergency Services - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 1490 Children’s Medical Services Program - Effective Date: 5/23/2025, except as otherwise expressly provided in this act.

HB 1545 Parkinson's Disease - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

HB 1567 Insulin Administration by Direct Support Professionals and Relatives - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 1620 Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 1768 Stem Cell Therapy - Effective Date: 7/1/2025

SB 1808 Refund of Overpayments Made by Patients - Effective Date: 1/1/2026

HB 4007 Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Martin County - Effective Date: 6/9/2025

SB 7012 Child Welfare - Effective Date: 7/1/2025, except as otherwise expressly provided in this act.