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2024 Florida Legislative Priorities & Session Outcomes

April 2, 2024
Florida

Victory in the fight against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Floridians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this disease. In

Florida Legislature Passes Budget with Landmark Cancer Funding

March 8, 2024
Florida

The Florida legislature ended its 2024 session today by passing a budget that included landmark funding for cancer priorities in the Sunshine State, including meaningful increases for the Florida Cancer Innovation Fund, the Mary Brogan Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program and the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program.

Florida Legislature Passes Bill Taking First Step to Expand Access to Biomarker Testing

March 6, 2024
Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – March 6, 2024 – The Florida legislature passed a bill late Tuesday that expands patient access to biomarker testing, a key tool used by physicians to identify the most effective treatment of cancer and other diseases.

Lawmakers Take Critical Step to Revolutionize Cancer Treatment in Florida, State’s Second Leading Cause of Death

December 15, 2023
Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Rep. Karen Gonzalez Pittman (R-Tampa) and Sen. Alexis Calatayud (R- Miami) filed bills today ( HB 885 and SB 964 ) that will allow more Floridians to access biomarker testing , which has become an increasingly important part of cancer care in

State Contacts

Susan Harbin
Senior Director, Government Relations
State of Florida
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Natalie Kliné
Senior Grassroots Manager
South Florida & Puerto Rico
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Stacy Jacobson
Sr. Regional Media Advocacy Manager
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443.610.3627

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