Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H8091: Vein Week
Status: Passed both chambers, March 3, 2026
Designates the week of April 6-12, 2026, as "Vein Week."
What the bill says
A resolution designating the week of April 6-12, 2026, as "Vein Week" in Florida.
From the introduced text, February 26, 2026:
A resolution designating the week of April 6-12, 2026, as "Vein Week" in Florida. WHEREAS, venous and lymphatic diseases, including venous thromboembolism defined as deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism, represent a serious and often under recognized public health threat, and WHEREAS, venous thromboembolism is a leading cause of preventable illness and death and affects tens of thousands of Floridians each year, and WHEREAS, venous thromboembolism is the leading cause of preventable hospital death, and WHEREAS, early identification of risk factors, public education, and appropriate clinical screening can significantly reduce preventable complications and deaths related to blood clots and other venous disorders, and WHEREAS, Vein Week is an internationally recognized public health awareness initiative held annually in April to promote education and prevention related to venous and lymphatic disease among both the public and health care professionals worldwide, and WHEREAS, the goals of Vein Week align with Florida's ongoing efforts to improve patient safety, strengthen prevention HR 8091 2026 hr8091-00 Page 2 of FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES strategies, and promote public awareness of venous and thrombotic conditions, and WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature, through the passage of the Emily Adkins Family Protection Act in 2025, is leading all states by requiring screening for venous thromboembolism risks, and WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature has recognized venous thromboembolism as a chronic disease, and WHEREAS, the Florida …
Sponsors
- Gonzalez Pittman, Karen (R, HD-065) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Adopted by Publication
- : Read 2nd time
- : Placed on Ceremonial Resolutions Calendar - Publication only
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is H8091?
- H8091 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Vein Week.
- What does H8091 do?
- In its own words: A resolution designating the week of April 6-12, 2026, as "Vein Week" in Florida.
- What is the status of H8091?
- Passed both chambers as of March 3, 2026. Latest action: Adopted by Publication (March 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored H8091?
- Gonzalez Pittman, Karen (R, HD-065).
- Where is the official record for H8091?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/8091
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