PROVIDED SUMMARY
Diabetes Research; Establishing the University of Florida Diabetes Institute within the University of Florida College of Medicine; authorizing the institute to administer statewide pilot programs; requiring the institute to maintain a secure repository for deidentified data; authorizing the institute to share deidentified data under certain conditions; authorizing the institute to convene a consortium, etc.
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Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATED
Creates a state-run diabetes institute with data-sharing powers.
The University of Florida now operates a dedicated institute for diabetes research, screening, and clinical care. It is the state's central hub for all forms of diabetes.
The institute must maintain a secure repository for deidentified patient data. It may share this data with external research collaborators under specific agreements.
The institute may launch statewide pilot programs for diabetes screening and prevention. It may also convene a consortium of experts to coordinate care and solicit funding.
The institute must submit an annual report to the Governor and legislative leaders. This report details research findings, clinical outcomes, and recommendations for future initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1
Mandates specific research, clinical, and educational activities
majors. 1004.562(2)
AIRequires the institute to conduct research, develop prevention and treatment strategies, provide multidisciplinary clinical care, train health care professionals, and engage in community outreach.
“The institute shall do all of the following: (a) Conduct research to understand the causes, mechanisms, and potential cures for diabetes”
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§ 2
Authorizes statewide pilot programs and data sharing
majors. 1004.562(3)
AIPermits the institute to run statewide pilot programs for screening and management, maintain a secure repository for deidentified data, and share that data with research collaborators under agreements.
“The institute may establish and administer statewide pilot programs, including, but not limited to, population-based diabetes screening”
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AIAllows the institute to convene a consortium of experts, providers, and patient representatives to coordinate research and develop care models, with the consortium permitted to solicit public, nonprofit, and private funding.
“The institute may convene a statewide diabetes research and care consortium composed of clinical and academic experts, health care providers, and patient representatives”
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§ 4
Requires annual reporting to state leadership
moderates. 1004.562(5)
AIMandates that beginning October 15, 2027, the institute submit an annual report to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker detailing research, clinical outcomes, outreach, and recommendations.
“Beginning October 15, 2027, and annually thereafter, the institute shall provide a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House”
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AIRestricts the institute's operations to the extent of funds provided in the annual General Appropriations Act or from other available funds, meaning no new spending is authorized by this act alone.
“This section shall be implemented to the extent of appropriations provided in the annual General Appropriations Act or from other available funds.”
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TIMELINE
6/12/2026
Chapter No. 2026-121
6/11/2026
Approved by Governor
6/9/2026
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
3/17/2026
Ordered enrolled
3/10/2026
Passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 0
3/10/2026
Added to Third Reading Calendar
3/9/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
3/9/2026
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/10/2026)
3/9/2026
Bill referred to House Calendar
2/11/2026
Immediately certified -SJ 299
2/11/2026
Passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 295
2/11/2026
Read 3rd time -SJ 295
2/11/2026
Read 2nd time -SJ 295
2/9/2026
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/11/26
2/5/2026
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
2/5/2026
Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 15 NAYS 0
2/2/2026
On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/05/26, 9:00 am, 412 Knott Building
1/29/2026
Now in Fiscal Policy
1/28/2026
Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Higher Education; YEAS 5 NAYS 0
1/23/2026
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Higher...
1/14/2026
Now in Appropriations Committee on Higher Education
1/13/2026
Favorable by Education Postsecondary; YEAS 6 NAYS 0
1/8/2026
On Committee agenda-- Education Postsecondary, 01/13/26, 4:00 pm,...
12/16/2025
Referred to Education Postsecondary; Appropriations Committee on...
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