Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1301: Coverage for Orthotics and Prosthetics Services
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1301 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Coverage for Orthotics and Prosthetics Services. Primary sponsor: Danny Alvarez (Republican), Felicia Robinson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Coverage for Orthotics and Prosthetics Services; Authorizes AHCA to authorize & pay for specified orthotics & prosthetics services for Medicaid recipients; requires agency to seek federal approval & amend contracts as necessary to implement act; requires individual health insurance policies; group, blanket, & franchise health insurance policies; & health maintenance contracts, respectively, to provide coverage for specified orthotics & prosthetics services; prohibits health insurers & health maintenance organizations from denying claims; requires health insurers & health maintenance organizations to submit annual reports of specified information to OIR.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny Alvarez | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Felicia Robinson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- Now in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed