Florida bills · 2026 Regular Session
Florida HB 977
Benefits for Obesity under the State Group Health Insurance Plan
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
Cosponsors (1)
- Black (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Florida legislature· summary
Benefits for Obesity under the State Group Health Insurance Plan; Requires DMS to provide coverage for treatment & management of obesity for state group health insurance policies issued after specified date; provides coverage criteria; requires department to adopt eligibility criteria by specified date; provides reporting requirements.
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 12, 2026 · House
Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Budget Committee - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee - Jan 5, 2026 · House
Filed