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HR 8065FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026passed_both
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Florida Designates November 2026 as Epilepsy Awareness Month

Original title: Epilepsy Awareness Month

February 18, 2026

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Currently passed_both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Signed.

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Adopted by PublicationFeb 18, 2026
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Notable money activity
$20,000across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Michelle SalzmanNEXTERA ENERGY, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FL$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanSTEP ONE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP JUAN$1,000CAR DEALERSHIPJul 2025
Michelle SalzmanHELENA$1,000AGRICHEMICAL SUPPLIERJan 2025
Michelle SalzmanMAYFIELD VINCENT$1,000INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXECUTIFeb 2025
Michelle SalzmanFLORIDIANS SOLVING PROBLEMS$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanTHE SOUTHERN GROUP POLITICAL COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanRONALD L. BOOK, P.A.$1,000LAW FIRMMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanFLORIDA SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanLEWIS LONGMAN & WALKER P.A.$1,000LAW FIRMMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanDOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION$1,000TOBACCO COMPANYFeb 2025
Michelle SalzmanABC MERIT SHOP PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanFLORIDA FARM PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanBOOK RONALD L$1,000ATTORNEYMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanFLORIDA HOME BUILDERS PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Michelle SalzmanFLORIDA JUSTICE PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanFLORIDA NURSE PRACTITIONER NETWORK PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanCHIRO-PAC PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanFLORIDA PROFESSIONAL VACATION RENTAL COALITION$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEMar 2025
Michelle SalzmanFLORIDA RHEUMATOLOGY PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Michelle SalzmanAMERICAN HOMES 4 RENT, L.P.$1,000APARTMENT MANAGEMENTJul 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution formally recognizes the state's highest-in-the-nation concentration of patients, which serves as a legislative foundation for future public health initiatives and resource allocation for the 500,000 Floridians affected by the disorder.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

People with epilepsy in Florida

The resolution formally recognizes their health status and the specific barriers to care they face within the state.

What changed

Current stage: passed_both.

What's next

Signed.

Summary

The Florida House of Representatives has officially designated November 2026 as ' Awareness Month' to highlight the prevalence of the disorder and the need for better access to care. The resolution serves as a formal recognition of the challenges faced by the more than 500,000 Floridians living with epilepsy.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for epilepsy treatment?
No, this is a ceremonial resolution designating a month for awareness and does not include specific appropriations or funding.
What is the purpose of designating this month?
The resolution aims to increase public awareness of as a widespread brain disease and highlight the importance of preventive care and treatment access.

Why It Matters

This resolution formally recognizes the state's highest-in-the-nation concentration of patients, which serves as a legislative foundation for future public health initiatives and resource allocation for the 500,000 Floridians affected by the disorder.

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High Prevalence Recognition

The resolution explicitly cites Florida as having the highest concentration of people with epilepsy in the nation, framing it as a significant state-level public health priority.

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openstates.org

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