Rep. Anna Eskamani

Nature-based Coastal Resiliency; Authorizes certain dredging & filling of submerged lands & placement of certain shorelines & seawalls within Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve; authorizes erection of specified structures within aquatic preserves; requires DEP to develop by specified date guidelines & standards for nature-based methods to address coastal resiliency; requires DEP & local governments to promote nature-based solutions for coastal resiliency.

Electric Bicycles; Provides requirements for operation of electric bicycles; provides penalties; creates Electric Bicycle Safety Task Force adjunct to DHSMV & provides requirements therefor; requires certain reports to Governor & Legislature by specified dates.

Maddy summaryHB 85 revises Florida's Swimming Lesson Voucher Program to limit eligibility to children aged 1 through 4 years (previously 1-7 years), while maintaining the income requirement of 200% of the federal poverty level and residency in Florida. The bill updates the statute to specify that children seeking vouchers must be between 1 and 4 years old, directly affecting families with young children who meet income and residency criteria. Key provisions include clarifying the age range for voucher recipients and preserving the program’s goal of increasing water safety through free swimming lessons. The change takes effect July 1, 2026, and does not alter the existing income or application processes.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution designates February 14, 2026, as "Ukrainian Festival Day" in Florida to honor the cultural contributions of Ukrainian-American residents, particularly those in Orlando's Ukrainian Festival community. It recognizes over 67,000 Ukrainian residents in Florida who have enriched the state through arts, culture, and community institutions. The resolution serves as a symbolic gesture of appreciation for their heritage and ongoing ties to Ukraine, without creating new laws or programs. (Note: This is a non-binding ceremonial designation, not a policy change.)

Muslim-American Heritage Month; Recognizes February 2026 as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" & celebrates heritage & culture of Muslim Americans in this state.

Persian New Year Day; Recognizes March 21, 2026, as "Persian New Year Day," celebrates historical & cultural significance of Nowruz, & expresses appreciation for contributions of Iranian Americans.

Maddy summaryHR 8011 designates the week of February 23-March 1, 2026, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Florida through a ceremonial resolution. This symbolic designation does not create new laws, allocate funding, or directly affect individuals; it solely aims to raise public awareness about eating disorders. The resolution cites statistics on eating disorders' prevalence and health impacts to support the awareness goal. It was adopted by the Florida House of Representatives in January 2026 without committee action.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a ceremonial resolution designating March 8, 2026, as "International Women's Day" in Florida. It does not create new laws or affect any legal rights, obligations, or policies for residents or government programs. The resolution serves only as a symbolic recognition of women's achievements, aligning with the established international observance. It has no practical impact beyond formal acknowledgment, consistent with Florida's tradition of honoring women through such designations.

Maddy summaryHR 8007 designates March 2026 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" in Florida. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and early detection, highlighting that regular screenings starting at age 45 can improve survival rates. This ceremonial resolution directly affects Floridians by encouraging educational efforts around a disease that impacts approximately 37.8 cases per 100,000 residents annually, according to Florida health data.

Fentanyl Testing; Requires hospitals or hospital-based off-campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl in urine test & perform confirmation test if urine test results are positive for fentanyl; requires specified results to be retained as part of patient's clinical record for certain timeframe.