Florida H339: Advertisement of a Harmful Vaccine

What the bill says

An act relating to the advertisement of a harmful vaccine; amending s. 499.0054, F.S.; defining the term "advertise"; providing manufacturer liability under certain circumstances; authorizing an individual to file a cause of action under certain circumstances; providing that a prevailing party is entitled to actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees; providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, February 11, 2026:

An act relating to the advertisement of a harmful vaccine; amending s. 499.0054, F.S.; defining the term "advertise"; providing manufacturer liability under certain circumstances; authorizing an individual to file a cause of action under certain circumstances; providing that a prevailing party is entitled to actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. Subsection (4) is added to section 499.0054, Florida Statutes, to read: 499.0054 Advertising and labeling of drugs, devices, and cosmetics; exemptions.— (4)(a) As used in this subsection, the term "advertise" means a media communication, including, but not limited to, television, radio, print, the Internet, digital or electronic media, product placement, promotion by an influencer in exchange for compensation, or any other manner of paid promotion, that a vaccine manufacturer purchases to promote the manufacturer's vaccine. The term does not include: 1. Any discussion between a health care provider and the provider's patient or any written materials that a health care CS/HB 339 2026 CODING: Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions. hb339-01-c1 Page 2 of FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES provider provides to a patient concerning a vaccine; or 2. Any posters, decorations, or other materials or promotional items concerning a vaccine that are displayed in or made available by a health care facility, …

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Sponsors

• Miller (R, 33) · primary sponsor
• Miller, Monique (R, HD-033) · primary sponsor
• Baker (R, 17)
• Baker, Jessica (R, HD-017)
• Webster Barnaby (R, HD-027)
• Barnaby, Webster (R, HD-029)
• Plasencia, Susan (R, HD-037)
• Plasencia (R, 37)

Latest actions

1. March 13, 2026: Died in Health & Human Services Committee
2. February 12, 2026: Now in Health & Human Services Committee
3. February 12, 2026: Referred to Judiciary Committee
4. February 12, 2026: Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
5. February 11, 2026: 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
6. February 11, 2026: CS Filed
7. February 11, 2026: Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
8. February 11, 2026: Reported out of Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
9. February 11, 2026: Favorable with CS by Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
10. February 9, 2026: Added to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee agenda

Votes

• House: Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (February 11, 2026): 12 yea, 4 nay, passed
• House: Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee (February 11, 2026): 12 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is H339?

H339 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Advertisement of a Harmful Vaccine.

What does H339 do?

In its own words: An act relating to the advertisement of a harmful vaccine; amending s. 499.0054, F.S.; defining the term "advertise"; providing manufacturer liability under certain circumstances; authorizing an individual to file a cause of action under certain circumstances; providing that a prevailing party is entitled to actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees; providing an effective date.

What is the status of H339?

Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Health & Human Services Committee (March 13, 2026).

Who sponsored H339?

Miller (R, 33), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for H339?

On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/339