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HB 1515

Pub. Rec./Uterine Fibroid Research Database

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Robin Bartleman and 2 co-sponsors

Florida HB 1515 creates a public records uterine fibroid research database to advance treatment development while establishing data access and privacy protocols.

Chapter No. 2026-136
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Bill Summary · HB 1515

Legislative bill overview

HB 1515 establishes a public records framework for creating and maintaining a uterine fibroid research database in Florida. The bill designates how health data related to uterine fibroids can be collected, stored, and accessed for research purposes while defining what information qualifies as public versus confidential records.

Why is this important

Uterine fibroids affect millions of women, particularly Black women who experience higher rates and more severe symptoms. A dedicated research database could accelerate treatment development and improve clinical outcomes, but the bill's public records provisions will determine whether patient privacy is adequately protected while enabling research access.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy protections vs. research access: How robustly patient identifiers are removed or protected while still allowing meaningful research use of the data
  • Scope of data collection: Which medical institutions, providers, and health systems are required or incentivized to contribute data, and whether participation affects patient care decisions
  • Data governance: Who controls access to the database, what approval processes exist for researchers, and whether commercial entities can use the data for product development

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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