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Advancing Florida’s Life Sciences Industry

BioFlorida serves as the voice of Florida’s life sciences community, advocating for policies and initiatives that support innovation, research, healthcare advancement, and industry growth across the state. Through collaboration with industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders, BioFlorida works to strengthen Florida’s position as a leading life sciences and healthcare destination.

Stay informed with the latest legislative updates, policy developments, industry announcements, and advocacy initiatives impacting Florida’s life sciences ecosystem.

2027 Regular Session Dates

The Florida Legislature meets in session every year for sixty consecutive days. A regular session of the legislature shall convene on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in March of each odd-numbered year, and on the second Tuesday after the first Monday in January of each even-numbered year. There are other ways in which the Legislature may be convened as outlined in Article III, Section 3, of the Florida Constitution, including special sessions, which may be called either by the Governor; or by a joint proclamation issued by the Senate President and House Speaker. An extension of regular session or special session requires a three-fifths vote of each house.

Follow important legislative dates, committee meetings, policy discussions, and advocacy activities relevant to Florida’s life sciences industry.
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  • August 7, 2026 Deadline for filing claim bills (Senate Rule 4.81(2))

  • March 2, 2027 Regular Session convenes (Article III, section 3(b), State Constitution) 12:00 noon, deadline for filing bills for introduction (Senate Rule 3.7(1))

  • April 17, 2027 Motion to reconsider made and considered the same day (Senate Rule 6.4(4)) All bills are immediately certified (Senate Rule 6.8)

  • April 20, 207 50th day – Last day for regularly scheduled committee meetings (Senate Rule 2.9(2))

  • April 30, 2027 60th day – Last day of Regular Session (Article III, section 3(d), State Constitution)

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