Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 551: Medical Conscience
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 551 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on November 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Medical Conscience. Primary sponsor: Dean Black (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Medical Conscience ; Authorizes health care providers & health care payors to commence civil action for certain damages & relief.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Black | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
“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 Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Now in Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Referred to Judiciary Committee
- Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
- Filed