Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 42: Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations

In committee Last action March 5, 2026: Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 47 (Ch. 2026-165)

Plain-language summary

SB 42 is a bill introduced in the Florida Senate on September 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Specific Medical Diagnoses in Child Protective Investigations. Primary sponsor: Barbara Sharief (Democratic), Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, Fiscal Policy. It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 47 (Ch. 2026-165).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Barbara Sharief (Democratic); Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy. 4 co-sponsors.