Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 785
Coverage for the Treatment of Stuttering
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Eskamani (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Campbell (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Coverage for the Treatment of Stuttering; Authorizes AHCA to pay for certain services & devices as treatment of stuttering for Medicaid recipients; authorizes speech therapy in person & via telehealth as treatment for stuttering; authorizes agency to include use of certain communication technologies, applications, & platforms for such telehealth treatment; requires certain individual health insurance policies, group health insurance policies, & health maintenance contracts to provide coverage for specified services & devices as treatment for stuttering; authorizes speech therapy in person & via telehealth.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Mar 13, 2026 · House
Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee - Jan 13, 2026 · House
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Budget Committee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Insurance & Banking Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee - Dec 16, 2025 · House
Filed