Call to Action! Important Florida Legislative Bills to Follow Closely

3.9.2025 Good Afternoon to All! We are tracking and following several Florida legislative session bills closely and below is a quick snapshot of them. 

Please take a look at the bills and take a few minutes to contact your assigned Representative and Senator today! 

• HB 353/ SB 566 Support Patient Directed Medical Orders (PDMO): These bills enhance patient autonomy in healthcare decisions, ensuring their end-of-life wishes are honored. 
  • www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/566
  • www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/353
• SB 526 Support Oversight by FL BON in monitoring Nursing Education
• SB 152/ HB 103 Support Protection from Surgical Smoke
• SB 758 / HB 883 Support Autonomous Practice for PMHNPs: These bills empower psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to provide critical mental health services autonomously, increasing access to care for Floridians.
  • www.flsenate.gov/session/Bill/2025/758
  • www.flsenate.gov/session/bill/2025/883

We urge ALL nurse practitioners, family and friends to contact the Senate Health Regulations Committe and tell them to SUPPORT the Bills listed: 

Key Senators to Contact:

Senator Lori Berman (D)

Senator Alexis Calatayud (R)

Senator Tracie Davis (D)

Senator Thomas J. "Tom" Leek (R)

Senator Rosalind Osgood (D)

Senator Jay Trumbull (R)

Call, Email, and make your voice heard! Protect APRNs and the future of healthcare in Florida. 

www.flsenate.gov

www.flhouse.gov

Thank you for advocating for our profession!