Florida health care legislation 2026: top bills to watch

Summary: Florida lawmakers are halfway through their 2026 session, and health care is a hot topic. Several new bills could change how you get medical care. First, a new rule would stop artificial intelligence (AI) from being the only voice that can deny your health insurance claims—a human must have the final say. Another bill makes sure nurses with doctorates clearly tell patients they are not medical doctors, which helps avoid confusion at the clinic.

Lawmakers are also looking at a bill that would force teens to get a parent's permission for birth control and STD treatments. Doctors worry this will scare teens away from getting help, leading to more diseases, teen pregnancies, and higher costs for everyone. Meanwhile, some nurses want the power to treat patients without a doctor's supervision. Critics argue this lowers the quality of care because nurses don't have nearly as much training as doctors. Lastly, a bill about huge payouts for medical mistakes is back on the table, even though Governor DeSantis vetoed it last year to keep health care costs from skyrocketing.

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