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SB 242FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Repeal of Pregnancy Support and Wellness Services Program

Original title: Pregnancy Support and Wellness Services

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The repeal eliminates the legal framework for state-funded pregnancy support and wellness services, which may impact the availability of specific state-administered health resources for pregnant individuals.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Pregnancy support and wellness service providers

These entities would lose the statutory authorization for the state-funded program they operate under.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • SB 242 was introduced during the 2026 legislative session but failed to progress past the committee stage. context

Summary

This bill removes the existing state law that established the Pregnancy Support and Wellness Services program. If enacted, the program would no longer be authorized under Florida Statutes.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The repeal eliminates the legal framework for state-funded pregnancy support and wellness services, which may impact the availability of specific state-administered health resources for pregnant individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
It repeals the statute that created the Pregnancy Support and Wellness Services program.
Is this bill currently law?
No, the bill died in the Health Policy committee on March 13, 2026, and did not become law.

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Program Termination

The bill represents a direct attempt to terminate an existing state-level health service program rather than modify it.

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Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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