House Bill 1603, known as the "Healthy Florida Act," aims to create a comprehensive health care plan that ensures all Florida residents have access to essential health services, regardless of immigration status. The bill outlines the Florida Health Plan's purpose, which includes a wide range of services such as dental, vision, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment, while emphasizing patient choice and affordability by eliminating premiums and out-of-pocket expenses. It establishes the Florida Health Board to oversee the plan's implementation and financial arrangements, mandates the protection of private data, and prohibits health care providers from billing patients for covered services.

The bill also introduces new provisions to enhance health care delivery, including the establishment of regional health planning boards, the Office of Health Quality and Planning, and the Ombudsman Office for Patient Advocacy. It requires the Florida Health Plan to be operational within two years and mandates a comprehensive report from the Department of Commerce by July 1, 2026, to prepare stakeholders for the transition. Key insertions include the creation of a Conflict of Interest Committee and an auditor for the Florida Health Plan, while the bill prohibits the sale of certain health insurance policies once the plan is in effect. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, contingent upon the adoption of related legislation.