Current Bills - Florida Association of Nurse Practitioners

The 2026 Legislative Session is from January 13, 2026 through March 13, 2026.

***Effective 7/1/2026

SB 36: Use of Professional Nursing Titles.

9/8/2025 Filed.
10/6/2025 Referred to Health Policy, Appropriations Committee on Health & Human Services, and Rules.
The bill (SB 36) would amend a state law governing nursing titles. It would provide that only individuals who hold a Florida nursing license or a compact multistate license may use the titles “Doctor of Nursing Practice” (DNP), “Doctor of Philosophy” (Ph.D.) or other titles authorized under the Nurse Practice Act while practicing nursing.

HB 237: Use of Professional Nursing Titles

10/21/2025 Filed
10/28/2025 Referred to Health Professionals & Programs Subcommittee, and Health & Human Services Committee.

SB 254: Nursing Education Programs

10/20/2025 Filed.
11/3/2025 Referred to Health Policy, Appropriations Committee on Health & Human Services, and Fiscal Policy.
11/10/2025 on Health Policy Committee agenda for 11/18/25 at 10:00am.
11/18/2025 Favorable by Health Policy - YEAS 8, NAYS 0.

HB 121: Nursing Education Programs

10/8/2025 Filed
10/14/2025 Referred to Education & Employment Committee, and Health & Human Services Committee.
10/29/2025 Added to Education & Employment Committee for 11/5/2025.
11/5/2025 Favorable by Education & Employment Committee - 19 YEAS, 0 NAYS.
11/21/2025 Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda for 12/4/25 at 8:30am.
12/4/2025 Favorable with CS by Health & Human Services Committee - YEAS 20, NAYS 0.
The introduction of HB 121 aims to improve the quality of nursing education in Florida, addressing the state's historically low NCLEX passage rates. By raising standards and increasing accountability, the bill seeks to ensure that nursing graduates are better prepared for licensure and practice.

SB 138: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Autonomous Practice

10/8/2025 Filed.
10/21/2025 Referred to Health Policy, Appropriations Committee on Health & Human Services, and Rules.
SB 138 (2026) aims to expand the scope of autonomous practice for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Florida. The bill allows APRNs certified as psychiatric mental health advanced practice nurses to provide mental health services independently, without physician supervision. This change is intended to address the growing mental health crisis in the state by increasing access to mental health care.

HB 301: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Autonomous Practice

11/3/2025 Filed.
11/12/2025 Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, and Health & Human Services Committee.

SB 374: Prescribing Authority

11/4/2025 Filed.
11/17/2025 Referred to Health Policy, Appropriations Committee on Health & Human Services, and Rules.

Deleting the requirement that a supervising physician notify the Department of Health in writing of any delegation of prescribing authority to a physician assistant; deleting the requirement that a supervising physician’s name be included in the prescription issued by a physician assistant; revising requirements for the drug formulary for physician assistants; revising the drug formulary requirements for advanced practice registered nurses authorized to prescribe medications, etc.

HB 281: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services

10/28/2025 Filed.
11/4/2025 Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, Information Technology Budget & Policy Subcommittee, and Health & Human Services Committee.
HB 281, also known as the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Psychological, Clinical, Counseling, and Therapy Services, is a legislative measure in Florida that prohibits the use of artificial intelligence in the practice of psychology, clinical social work, marriage and family therapy, and mental health counseling. The bill defines "artificial intelligence" and provides exceptions to this prohibition. It aims to ensure that AI tools enhance rather than replace the professional judgment and human connection essential to these professions. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, and includes provisions for managing appointment scheduling, drafting communications, processing billing, preparing and managing patient records, and analyzing data for operational purposes.