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FL H0339

FL H0339
Advertisement of a Harmful Vaccine


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Introduced
11/05/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/13/2026

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

Died in Health & Human Services Committee (on 03/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339 11/05/2025
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/BillText/c1/PDF 02/11/2026
Analysis - Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/Analyses/h0339a.CIV.PDF 02/11/2026
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/Amendment/329715/PDF 02/10/2026
Analysis - Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/Analyses/h0339.CIV.PDF 02/09/2026
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339/BillText/Filed/PDF 11/05/2025
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