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HB 1091

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Care

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karen Gonzalez Pittman and 2 co-sponsors

Florida law HB 1091 reforms substance abuse and mental health care delivery, likely expanding access or modifying treatment standards effective 2025.

Chapter No. 2025-143
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Bill Summary · HB 1091

Legislative bill overview

HB 1091 is a Florida statute (Chapter 2025-143) that addresses substance abuse and mental health care services. The bill was sponsored by three state representatives and became law in June 2025, indicating it passed both chambers and received gubernatorial approval.

Why is this important

Mental health and substance abuse treatment access directly affects public health outcomes, healthcare costs, and community safety. Legislative action in this area can expand or modify treatment availability, insurance coverage, funding mechanisms, or service delivery standards that impact hundreds of thousands of Floridians.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms - Whether the bill adequately funds new or expanded services, and how those costs are distributed among state budget, insurers, and providers
  • Access equity - Whether provisions ensure equitable access across geographic regions (urban vs. rural) and different socioeconomic populations
  • Provider requirements - Any new licensing, training, or certification standards that could affect provider availability or increase operational costs

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

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