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February 16, 2024On Thursday, HB 415 (Jacques) received final passage in the Florida House by an 83-33 vote.
"This bill will go a long way towards providing key resources to pregnant women, expecting parents, fathers...to make sure that pregnancy is never a burden here in the State of Florida," said House sponsor Representative Berny Jacques.
The bill requires the state to work with a third party vendor to establish and maintain a website, managed by the Department of Health, where pregnant women and families can find vital information and support throughout their pregnancy and parenting journeys. The site will offer access to maternal health services, including information on prenatal care, child development, and parenting techniques. The platform will also educate parents about financial assistance programs, adoption services, and opportunities designed for fathers to foster stronger family bonds.
Companion bill in the Senate, SB 436 (Grall) has one remaining committee of reference
