‘Medical freedom’ from vaccines shackled for the 2026 session

By: Christine Sexton

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: March 4, 2026

Words: 433

Last Updated: 6 days, 11 hours ago

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As the “medical freedom” bill that would make it easier for parents to let their children go unvaccinated heads to the Senate floor, House Speaker Daniel Perez said Wednesday that his chamber won’t consider similar legislation (HB 917).

The proclamation brings to an end, for now, the 2026 legislative debate on the legislation, a priority for Gov. Ron DeSantis in his eighth — and final — regular legislative session.

“That’s a bill that …

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