HB 5301: Health Care
GENERAL BILL by Health Care Budget Subcommittee ; Andrade
Health Care; Removes provisions relating to Florida health care innovation; revises payment methodology for reimbursement of Medicaid providers; provides legislative intent; creates Eligibility Assistance Program within DCF; provides program requirements; requires department to select independent contractor based on specified criteria to operate program; provides Medicaid waiver funding requirements for certain individuals; requires APD & AHCA to reconcile funding amounts in specified manner.
Effective Date: 7/1/2026
Last Action: 3/3/2026 Senate - Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Amendments)
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 3/3/2026 Senate - Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Amendments)
Bill Text: PDF
Senate Committee References:
- Appropriations (AP)
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2/16/2026 | House |
• Filed • Bill referred to House Calendar • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/19/2026) • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 2/19/2026 | House |
• Read 2nd time • Added to Third Reading Calendar • Read 3rd time • Passed; YEAS 104, NAYS 0 • Requests that the Senate pass the bill as passed by the House or agree to include the bill in the Budget Conference |
| 2/19/2026 | Senate |
• In Messages • Referred to Appropriations • Received |
| 2/20/2026 | House |
• Conference Committee appointed |
| 2/25/2026 | Senate |
• On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 03/02/26, 12:00 pm, 110 Senate Building |
| 3/2/2026 | Senate |
• Favorable with 1 amendment(s) by- Appropriations (356566); YEAS 17 NAYS 0 |
| 3/3/2026 | Senate |
• Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Amendments) |
