Florida successfully filed a gold-standard bill in the 2023 legislative session. The bill would have prohibited discrimination based on vaccination or immunity status. UNFORTUNATELY, it did not pass. but over 10,000 advocates took action in support of the bill, 250 advocates showed up at the Capital on opening day to speak with legislators, and over 55 media mentions were made, including some in the mainstream media.
Florida
CALLS TO ACTION
SCHOOL VACCINE MANDATES AND YOUR OPTIONS
What exemptions does your state offer?
Medical and Religious
What is the process to get a religious exemption in your state?
Submit form
Who can add vaccines to the state's childhood schedule, the department of health or the legislature?
Department of Health
What health care can minors consent to on their own?
Any unaccompanied homeless minor who is 16 years of age or older (who qualifies for unaccompanied homeless status as defined in the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act) can consent for their own or their children’s medical, dental, psychological, substance abuse, or surgical diagnosis and treatment.