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HR 8095FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026passed_both
Passed

Florida Designates October 12–18, 2026, as OCD Awareness Week

Original title: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Awareness Week

March 2, 2026

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Where This Stands

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Currently passed_both. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Signed.

Last action
Adopted by PublicationMar 2, 2026
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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$34,381across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Sally Harris WilliamsonSally Harris Harris$7,200Retired Business OwnerMar 2026
Michael L HarrisonMichael Leroy Harrison$5,000Farrier/pastorJun 2026
Cindy HarrisCindy Harris$4,100CandidateMay 2025
Sean Harrison for City Council 2022John Talieh$1,500PhysicianFeb 2022
Michael L HarrisonMichael Leroy Harrison$1,320Self<br>employedJun 2026
Michael L HarrisonMichael Leroy Harrison$1,261Self<br>employed<br>farrierJun 2026
Rita HarrisMCCUGH MICHAEL$1,000AMUSEMENT PARKJul 2025
Rita HarrisFLORIDA BEER WHOLESALERS GOOD GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEESep 2025
Rita HarrisMICHALS TODD$1,000ATTORNEY HAGGARD LAW FIRMJul 2025
Rita HarrisFLORIDA AFL-CIO COPE FUND$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Rita HarrisANDERSON PHILLIP$1,000FINANCE GENOVA COMPANYJul 2025
Rita HarrisFTBA TRANSPORTATION PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Rita HarrisHCA WEST FLORIDA DIVISION AND GOOD GOVERNMENT PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Rita HarrisANDERSON JENNIFER$1,000NOT EMPLOYEDJul 2025
Rita HarrisGRAY ROBINSON PA FLORIDA POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEJul 2025
Rita HarrisROSEN CENTRE$1,000HOTELJul 2025
Rita HarrisMYRRHA ANA REGINA$1,000BROKER AIPFLORIDASep 2025
Rita HarrisFLORIDA DISTRIBUTING COMPANY, LLC$1,000BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTINGSep 2025
Rita HarrisCITY BEVERAGES$1,000BEVERAGE COMPANYSep 2025
Rita HarrisNORMAND ED$1,000LAWYER NORMAND PLLCAug 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This resolution formally recognizes the impact of OCD on Florida residents and aligns state awareness efforts with the International OCD Foundation's annual educational campaign.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Individuals with OCD

The resolution acknowledges their experience with a chronic mental health disorder and aims to reduce stigma surrounding their condition.

Florida treatment and research centers

The resolution formally recognizes their role in advancing understanding and improving access to care for OCD.

What changed

Current stage: passed_both.

What's next

Signed.

Summary

The Florida House of Representatives has officially designated the week of October 12–18, 2026, as ' Awareness Week' to promote public education and reduce stigma surrounding the condition.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this resolution provide funding for OCD treatment?
No, this is a intended to raise public awareness and does not allocate state funds.
What is the goal of designating this week?
The goal is to educate the public, reduce stigma, and promote understanding of OCD and related disorders.

Why It Matters

This resolution formally recognizes the impact of OCD on Florida residents and aligns state awareness efforts with the International OCD Foundation's annual educational campaign.

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Alignment with National Awareness Campaigns

The resolution explicitly aligns Florida's state awareness efforts with the International OCD Foundation's existing annual October campaign.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy5
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  • Entertainment5
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