The proposed bill establishes the Be Ready Task Force within the Department of Health to develop a comprehensive statewide response strategy aimed at preventing the spread of avian influenza, particularly in livestock and in anticipation of potential human-to-human transmission. The task force will consist of various members, including physicians specializing in infectious diseases, representatives from emergency management, county health departments, water management districts, and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The task force is authorized to meet as needed, conduct meetings electronically, and members will not receive compensation but may be reimbursed for per diem and travel expenses.

The task force is tasked with creating recommendations on monitoring and reporting livestock cases of avian influenza, wastewater monitoring, cost-effective statewide testing, and implementing a statewide response to mitigate the spread of the virus. A report detailing these recommendations must be submitted to the Governor and legislative leaders by October 1, 2025, after which the task force will be dissolved. The bill emphasizes the urgency of addressing the rising cases of avian influenza and aims to enhance public health preparedness in Florida.