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Introduced
11/05/2025
11/05/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the advertisement of a harmful vaccine; amending s. 499.0054, F.S.; defining the term "advertise"; providing manufacturer liability under certain circumstances; authorizing an individual to file a cause of action under certain circumstances; providing that a prevailing party is entitled to actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, effective October 1, 2026, amends Florida law to define "advertise" in the context of vaccines as any paid promotion by a vaccine manufacturer through various media, including television, radio, print, the internet, social media influencers, or any other paid promotional method, but it specifically excludes discussions between healthcare providers and patients or materials provided by healthcare facilities. The bill establishes that a vaccine manufacturer can be held liable if they advertise a vaccine in Florida and that advertised vaccine causes harm or injury to an individual, allowing that individual to file a lawsuit within three years of the harm occurring, and if successful, the prevailing party will be awarded their actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (1)
Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Now in Health & Human Services Committee (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/Analyses/h0339a.CIV.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/Amendment/329715/PDF | |
| Analysis - Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/Analyses/h0339.CIV.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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