House Bill 5003 is designed to implement the 2025-2026 General Appropriations Act in Florida, incorporating various amendments to existing statutes. Key provisions include requirements for the Agency for Health Care Administration and the Department of Health to submit budget amendments for realigning funding within health programs, such as the Florida Kidcare program and the HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Program. The bill also mandates a carry forward spending plan for excess reserve balances, extends exemptions for medical marijuana rules for one fiscal year, and revises definitions and participation requirements for teaching hospitals. Additionally, it requires the Department of Children and Families to submit quarterly reports and budget amendments to support federal grant programs, while also addressing administrative processes for various state departments.

The bill further establishes a comprehensive data governance structure for health and human services agencies, introduces provisions for competitive solicitations to promote data interoperability, and outlines specific conditions for hospitals' participation in funding programs. It includes provisions for the procurement of prescription drugs, budget amendments for the Agency for Persons with Disabilities, and the Department of Veterans' Affairs, as well as measures related to juvenile detention payments and the compensation of private court-appointed counsel. Many of the provisions in the bill are set to expire on July 1, 2026, ensuring that they are temporary and subject to future legislative review. Overall, HB 5003 encompasses a wide range of fiscal and operational adjustments aimed at improving state agency functions and funding allocations.

Statutes affected:
H 5003 Filed: 381.986, 408.07, 409.910, 393.066, 409.915, 394.9082, 216.262, 215.18, 27.5304, 24.105, 110.116, 284.51, 375.041, 288.80125, 288.0655, 282.201, 216.181, 216.292, 216.013, 216.023