PROVIDED SUMMARY
Diabetes Research; Establishes University of Florida Diabetes Institute within University of Florida College of Medicine.
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Plain English Summary
AI-GENERATED
Creates a new state diabetes research and care institute at the University of Florida.
The bill establishes a new University of Florida Diabetes Institute within the College of Medicine. It will conduct research, provide clinical care, and train health professionals to improve diabetes outcomes.
The institute is authorized to launch statewide pilot programs for diabetes screening and prevention. It must also maintain a secure database of deidentified patient data to support ongoing research efforts.
The institute may form a statewide consortium of medical experts and patient representatives. This group will coordinate research and may solicit funding from public and private sources to expand its services.
The institute must submit an annual report to state leadership starting in 2027. The report will detail research findings, clinical outcomes, and recommendations for future diabetes initiatives.
KEY PROVISIONS
§ 1
Mandates specific research, clinical, and training 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 establish collaborations.
“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 collection
moderates. 1004.562(3)(a)
AIPermits the institute to launch statewide pilot programs for screening and management, and requires it to maintain a secure repository for deidentified data.
“The institute may establish and administer statewide pilot programs, including, but not limited to, population-based diabetes screening”
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§ 3
Requires annual reporting to state leadership
moderates. 1004.562(5)
AIMandates that the institute submit an annual report to the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker detailing research, clinical outcomes, and recommendations.
“the institute shall provide a report to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives”
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TIMELINE
3/10/2026
Laid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see SB 816 (Ch. 2026-121 )
2/3/2026
Added to Second Reading Calendar
2/3/2026
Bill released to House Calendar
2/3/2026
Reported out of Education & Employment Committee
2/3/2026
Favorable by Education & Employment Committee
1/30/2026
Added to Education & Employment Committee agenda
1/28/2026
Now in Education & Employment Committee
1/28/2026
Reported out of Higher Education Budget Subcommittee
1/28/2026
Favorable by Higher Education Budget Subcommittee
1/26/2026
Added to Higher Education Budget Subcommittee agenda
1/21/2026
Now in Higher Education Budget Subcommittee
1/21/2026
Reported out of Education Administration Subcommittee
1/21/2026
Favorable by Education Administration Subcommittee
1/16/2026
Added to Education Administration Subcommittee agenda
1/13/2026
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
1/5/2026
Now in Education Administration Subcommittee
1/5/2026
Referred to Education & Employment Committee
1/5/2026
Referred to Higher Education Budget Subcommittee
1/5/2026
Referred to Education Administration Subcommittee
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