Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 533: Communication Rights of Individuals with Disabilities
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 533 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Communication Rights of Individuals with Disabilities. Primary sponsor: Marie Woodson (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Human Services Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Communication Rights of Individuals with Disabilities; Provides that individuals with disability have right to communicate in their preferred manner; prohibits state agencies, schools, & health care providers from restricting or denying such individuals access to their preferred alternative communication method; specifies alternative communication methods recognized under act; specifies rights that individuals with disabilities have with respect to their communication needs; requires APD to adopt rules & develop certain training; provides requirements for training; establishes Communication Rights Advisory Board within agency for specified purpose; provides for membership & duties of board; provides for future repeal of board; requires agency to adopt procedures for reporting violations of specified provisions; provides for administrative penalties.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marie Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 105 |
| Fentrice Driskell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Michelle Salzman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 1 |
“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 Human Services Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Human Services Subcommittee
- Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- Referred to Government Operations Subcommittee
- Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
- Referred to Human Services Subcommittee
- Filed