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HB 993FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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New Informed Consent Rules for Fertility Treatments

Original title: Informed Consent for Assisted Reproductive Technology

March 13, 2026

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Where This Stands

Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Passed
Signed

Currently Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

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Finance Connection

Notable money activity
$20,106across 20 reported contributions
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CandidateDonorAmountIndustryDate
Jenna Persons-MulickaJENNA PERSONS-MULICKA CAMPAIGN$1,106CARRYOVER FUNDS FROM PREVIOUSJan 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaFTA PAC, INC.$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaFCCI INSURANCE GROUP, INC.$1,000INSURANCEFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaMIRABILIO SHANNON R.$1,000CONSTRUCTION COMPANY EXECUTIVENov 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaFLORIDIANS SOLVING PROBLEMS$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaAMERICAS EXPORT CORPORATION$1,000AGRICULTUREMar 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaABC MERIT SHOP PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaBECKER & POLIAKOFF, P.A.$1,000LAW FIRMFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaAGRO-INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT, INC.$1,000AGRICULTUREMar 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaBOOK RONALD L$1,000ATTORNEYFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaALKERMES$1,000PHARMACEUTICALSMar 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaRONALD L. BOOK, P.A.$1,000LAW FIRMFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaDOSAL TOBACCO CORPORATION$1,000TOBACCOFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaFASD PC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaMERCK SHARP & DOHME LLC$1,000PHARMACEUTICALSNov 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaFCCI SERVICES, INC.$1,000INSURANCEFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaFLORIDA HOME BUILDERS PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaFLORIDA INTERNET AND TELEVISION ASSOCIATION, INC.$1,000TELECOMMNICATIONSFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaFLORIDA NATURAL GAS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025
Jenna Persons-MulickaFLORIDA SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS PAC$1,000POLITICAL COMMITTEEFeb 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The bill changes the legal obligations for fertility clinics and patients by requiring standardized, detailed disclosures and written agreements for embryo storage and disposal, with failure to comply resulting in potential professional disciplinary action for providers.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Fertility patients

Patients must sign new informed consent forms for every treatment cycle and are granted new rights to access records and specific options for embryo disposition.

Fertility clinics and health care providers

Providers must implement new disclosure protocols, maintain specific records for 7 years, and face potential disciplinary action for failing to obtain proper informed consent.

What changed

Current stage: Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill establishes strict new informed consent requirements for in vitro fertilization (IVF) and other assisted reproductive technologies in Florida. It mandates that patients receive detailed disclosures about medical risks, success rates, and embryo disposition options, and requires providers to obtain written consent for every new treatment cycle.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this bill force me to discard embryos if I cannot pay storage fees?
No. The bill prohibits providers from discarding embryos for nonpayment unless the patient has expressly authorized that outcome in a written agreement and the provider has provided two written notices and a 90-day grace period.
Can I change my mind about IVF treatment after signing the consent form?
Yes. The bill requires providers to offer patients the opportunity to ask questions and withdraw consent without penalty at any time before an embryo transfer.
What happens if I don't speak English?
The bill requires providers to offer the informed consent form in the patient's primary language or provide a qualified interpreter, and the form must document whether an interpreter was used.

Why It Matters

The bill changes the legal obligations for fertility clinics and patients by requiring standardized, detailed disclosures and written agreements for embryo storage and disposal, with failure to comply resulting in potential professional disciplinary action for providers.

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Standardization of IVF Consent

The bill represents a move toward state-mandated standardization of informed consent in fertility medicine, specifically requiring the disclosure of success rates and specific medical risks that were previously left to individual clinic discretion.

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Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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