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FloridaHB 14432026House

Parkinson's Disease Registry

Sponsored By: Demi Busatta (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Florida tracks Parkinson’s and publishes reports

Effective July 1, 2026, the law requires a statewide Parkinson’s registry, subject to a specific appropriation. The Florida Institute for Parkinson’s Disease at the University of South Florida must establish and maintain it. The registry tracks Parkinson’s disease and atypical parkinsonism care measures to support better care, national guidelines, and patient outcomes. A new research board oversees the research consortium. The Senate President and House Speaker each appoint one member; each participating university or academic medical center appoints a representative. Institutional representatives must have experience as movement disorder specialists and in informatics or population health research. Members serve renewable three-year terms, and the board elects its chair for two years. Four members make a quorum, and actions require a majority vote. Members receive no pay but may receive travel reimbursement. By October 15 each year, the board must report research projects, findings, community outreach, and future plans to the Governor and legislative leaders. Beginning October 15, 2028, reports must also include county-level disease rates, registry record counts, and patient age, gender, and race. Beginning January 1, 2028, the Institute must maintain a public registry website with downloadable annual disease reports and consortium information. Updates are required by January 1, 2029, and annually afterward. The law provides information, not direct patient payments or guaranteed changes in care access.

Parkinson’s reporting rules and clinician protections

Beginning January 1, 2027, Florida doctors and advanced practice registered nurses must regularly report nationally recognized care measures to the statewide registry. This applies when they diagnose or treat Parkinson’s disease or atypical parkinsonism. The law also protects these clinicians from claims for damages or other relief arising from submitting registry information. These rules support tracking care and patient outcomes; they do not create a direct payment for patients.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Demi Busatta

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Health & Human Services Committee

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Health Care Budget Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

  • Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

    Affiliation unavailable

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 254 • No: 0

House vote • 3/12/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 107 • No: 0

Senate vote • 3/6/2026

Senate Floor Vote

Yes: 32 • No: 0

House vote • 2/25/2026

House Floor Vote

Yes: 115 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

  1. Chapter No. 2026-9; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1445 (Ch. 2026-10)

    3/30/2026

  2. Approved by Governor

    3/27/2026

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

    3/18/2026

  4. Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

    3/12/2026House

  5. CS passed as amended; YEAS 107, NAYS 0

    3/12/2026House

  6. Amendment 376440 Concur

    3/12/2026House

  7. Added to Senate Message List

    3/12/2026House

  8. In Messages

    3/6/2026House

  9. CS passed as amended; YEAS 32 NAYS 0 -SJ 636

    3/6/2026Senate

  10. Read 3rd time -SJ 636

    3/6/2026Senate

  11. Amendment(s) adopted (376440) -SJ 636

    3/6/2026Senate

  12. Read 2nd time -SJ 636

    3/6/2026Senate

  13. Substituted for CS/SB 1684 -SJ 636

    3/6/2026Senate

  14. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

    3/6/2026Senate

  15. Withdrawn from Rules -SJ 636

    3/6/2026Senate

  16. Received

    2/26/2026Senate

  17. Referred to Rules

    2/26/2026Senate

  18. In Messages

    2/25/2026Senate

  19. CS passed; YEAS 115, NAYS 0

    2/25/2026House

  20. Read 3rd time

    2/25/2026House

  21. Added to Third Reading Calendar

    2/25/2026House

  22. Read 2nd time

    2/25/2026House

  23. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 3)

    2/19/2026House

  24. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/25/2026)

    2/19/2026House

  25. Bill referred to House Calendar

    2/19/2026House

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