Florida H259: Special Observances

Sponsors

• Gerwig, Anne (R, HD-093) · primary sponsor
• Bartleman, Robin (D, HD-103)
• Black, Dean (R, HD-015)
• Cross, Lindsay (D, HD-060)
• Grow, J.J. (R, HD-023)
• Kincart Jonsson, Jennifer (R, HD-049)
• López, Johanna (D, HD-043)
• Maggard, Randy (R, HD-054)
• Partington, Bill (R, HD-028)
• Tant, Allison (D, HD-009)
• Trabulsy, Dana (R, HD-084)
• Woodson, Marie (D, HD-105)

Votes

• Senate: Third Reading RCS#28 (April 24, 2025): 36 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Senate Rules (April 21, 2025): 23 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House: Third Reading RCS#46 (April 3, 2025): 106 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Health & Human Services Committee (March 24, 2025): 24 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Government Operations Subcommittee (March 11, 2025): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Human Services Subcommittee (March 4, 2025): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H259?

H259 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2025 Regular Session): Special Observances.

What does H259 do?

Designates August 21 of each year as "Fentanyl Awareness & Education Day"; encourages specified entities & public schools to sponsor events to promote awareness of dangers of fentanyl & potential overdoses, including education on specified topics.

What is the status of H259?

Chaptered as of May 23, 2025.

Who sponsored H259?

Gerwig, Anne (R, HD-093), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H259?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/259