Bill Commons

FL HB 717

withdrawn

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Florida · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did FL HB 717 pass?

No. FL HB 717 was withdrawn and is no longer under consideration. Latest recorded action (2026-01-09): Withdrawn prior to introduction

What is FL HB 717 about?

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Revises definition of term "autism"; requires, rather than authorizing, State Board of Education to adopt certain rules; requires that such rules include requirement related to autism spectrum disorder for certain K-12 teachers.

Who sponsors FL HB 717?

Maggard is the primary sponsor of FL HB 717.

Description

Autism Spectrum Disorder; Revises definition of term "autism"; requires, rather than authorizing, State Board of Education to adopt certain rules; requires that such rules include requirement related to autism spectrum disorder for certain K-12 teachers.

Introduced
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Latest action
2026-01-09 — Withdrawn prior to introduction
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Maggardprimary

Committees

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Action timeline

Newest first

  1. 2026-01-09

    Withdrawn prior to introduction

    withdrawal

  2. 2025-12-16

    Now in Human Services Subcommittee

  3. 2025-12-16

    Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

    referral-committee

  4. 2025-12-16

    Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee

    referral-committee

  5. 2025-12-16

    Referred to Education & Employment Committee

    referral-committee

  6. 2025-12-16

    Referred to Human Services Subcommittee

    referral-committee

  7. 2025-12-10

    Filed

    filing

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Votes

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Related bills

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Official source

https://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/717/ByCategory

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