Florida Legislature Approves Bill Restoring Funds to AIDS Drug Program

$31M infusion for AIDS drug program passes the Legislature

Tori Samuel (L) and Michael Emanuel Rajner lead a protest outside the the Historic Florida Capitol on Feb. 18, 2026, to protest the ADAP cuts.(Photo by Christine Sexton/Florida Phoenix)Rep. Michele Rayner (Photo/Florida House of Representatives.) The House agreed Thursday to give final passage to a Senate proposal to direct nearly $31 million to the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and to stop the DeSantis administration from making further cuts to …

Legislature approves bill restoring funds to AIDS drug program

Stopgap measure bring back cuts through June 30, end of the fiscal year.

Florida Legislature signs off on stopgap bill restoring funds to AIDS drug program

A plan to prevent thousands of HIV positive Floridians from losing coverage for their prescriptions is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis after the House approved its version of the stopgap bill.

Florida legislature approves bill restoring funds to AIDS drug program

More than 11,000 people recently ruled ineligible for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program would have restored access through June 30 under the stopgap measure.

Florida Legislature passes emergency funding to restore HIV medication access for more than 10,000 Floridians

After months of advocacy and litigation, the Florida Legislature passed $30.9M in emergency funding to restore HIV medication access for 10k+ Floridians. The bill now awaits the governor's signature.

Villanueva moves to establish LGBTQ+ bill of rights for long-term care residents

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Celina Villanueva is advancing legislation to ensure LGBTQ+ older adults and individuals living with HIV are treated with dignity and respect in long-term care settings. “No one should have to hide who they are or fear discrimination when receiving care,” Villanueva (D-Chicago) said. “This legislation ensures LGBTQ+ individuals and people living with HIV can age with dignity, respect and equal treatment in long-term c…