Urgent FL Legislative Update – Your Voice Matters Now More Than Ever

Dear Council Members,

We hope this message finds you well.

We at the NP Council of Miami wanted to share an important update regarding our recent legislative efforts in Florida. Unfortunately, our priority bills did not pass this session—a disappointing outcome for all of us who continue to advocate for greater autonomy, one day Full Practice Authority, and improved patient care through Nurse Practitioner-led initiatives.

While this is a setback, it also presents a renewed opportunity. With legislators now back in their home districts, this is the most critical time to engage. Our voices carry more weight when lawmakers are closer to their constituents and hearing directly from those they serve. Please see this year's bill we tracked closely:

We strongly encourage each of you to reach out to your local state legislators. Share your stories, emphasize the value we advanced practice nurses bring to healthcare, and advocate for the support of future NP-related legislation. Grassroots engagement is powerful—and necessary—if we want to see meaningful change. Currently there are 3 Senators in the Florida Senate, that refuse to hear any APRN related bills: Burton, District 12 from Polk County, Republican; Harrell, District 31, Martin, Palm Beach and St Lucie counties, Republican; and Passidomo, District 28, Lee, Henry, Collier counties, Republican. We have 3 Democrats in the House that are also anti-APRN as well: Bartleman, District 103, Broward; Rosenwald, District 98 Broward, and Skidmore, District 92 Palm Beach county. 

If you need assistance locating your legislators or talking points for outreach, please let us know. We can also collaborate as a council to organize collective action in our communities. Below are our current state legislators and Health and Human Services Committee Members: 

Robin Bartleman 

Robin.Bartleman@FLHouse.gov 

Broward County

Demi Busatta  

Demi.Busatta@FLHouse.gov 

Miami-Dade Counties

Daryl Campbell 

Daryl.Campbell@FLHouse.gov 

Broward County 

Dotie Joseph 

Dotie.Joseph@FLHouse.gov 

Miami-Dade Counties

Mike Redondo  

Mike.Redondo@FLHouse.gov 

Miami-Dade Counties

Mitch Rosenwald 

Mitch.Rosenwald@FLHouse.gov 

Broward Counties

Marie Woodson

Marie.Woodson@FLHouse.gov 

Thank you all for your continued dedication to our profession and the patients we serve.

Warm regards,
Natalie Merino, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC
 
npcouncilmiamidade@gmail.com