The Medical Freedom Act seeks to amend Florida's vaccination laws by repealing the previous definition of messenger ribonucleic acid vaccines and introducing new regulations that prohibit financial incentives for vaccine administration by manufacturers. It mandates that healthcare practitioners provide essential information, including a Vaccine Information Statement, to parents or guardians before vaccinating minors. The bill also establishes penalties for non-compliance with these provisions and revises the exemption process for school-entry immunization requirements, ensuring that exemption forms are publicly accessible and that parents can easily obtain necessary information.

Additionally, the bill grants immunity to healthcare practitioners and pharmacists for prescribing or administering ivermectin under specific conditions, allowing pharmacists to dispense it as a behind-the-counter medication until it is approved for over-the-counter sale. It introduces a requirement for physicians to certify that children have received all medically indicated immunizations and allows temporary exemptions for students transferring counties or entering juvenile justice programs. The bill also outlines protocols for declaring a communicable disease emergency in schools, enabling health officials to identify and temporarily exclude unvaccinated students. The changes include specific language updates and are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with some provisions effective immediately.

Statutes affected:
S 6D Filed: 381.00315, 456.0575