Spina Bifida Awareness Week
This bill is a ceremonial resolution designating October 18-24, 2026, as "Spina Bifida Awareness Week" in Florida. It does not create new laws, funding, or requirements - it is purely a symbolic recognition. The resolution highlights Florida's spina bifida rates (2.5 cases per 10,000 live births) and the associated healthcare costs, but the designation itself has no direct impact on policy or affected individuals. It was adopted by publication on March 2, 2026.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 2, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Adopted by Publication
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Paula Stark
RRepublican
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