$31M infusion for AIDS drug program passes the Legislature

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 1,184

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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The House agreed Thursday to give final passage to a Senate proposal to direct nearly $31 million to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and to stop the DeSantis administration from making further cuts to the initiative that has served more than 32,000 people.

The House voted unanimously for final passage of HB 697, following the Senate’s unanimous vote for the bill on Tuesday night.

In a session marked by fighting and dysfunction, …

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