Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S1652: Terminology Associated with Autism
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Revising the definition of the term "autism", etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to terminology associated with autism; amending s. 393.063, F.S.; revising the definition of the term âautismâ; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, January 9, 2026:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to terminology associated with autism; amending s. 393.063, F.S.; revising the definition of the term âautismâ; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1.âSubsection (5) of section 393.063, Florida Statutes, is amended to read: 393.063âDefinitions.âFor the purposes of this chapter, the term: (5)ââAutismâ and âautism spectrum disorderâ mean [DELETED: means] a condition as defined by the most recent edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders of the American Psychiatric Association [DELETED: pervasive, neurologically based] [DELETED: developmental disability of extended duration which causes] [DELETED: severe learning, communication, and behavior disorders with age] [DELETED: of onset during infancy or childhood. Individuals with autism] [DELETED: exhibit impairment in reciprocal social interaction, impairment] [DELETED: in verbal and nonverbal communication and imaginative ability,] [DELETED: and a markedly restricted repertoire of activities and] [DELETED: interests] . Section 2.âThis act shall take effect July 1, 2026.
Sponsors
- Burgess, Danny (R, SD-023) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy
- : Filed
Subjects: Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, Fiscal Policy, Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Common questions
- What is S1652?
- S1652 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Terminology Associated with Autism.
- What does S1652 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to terminology associated with autism; amending s. 393.063, F.S.; revising the definition of the term âautismâ; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of S1652?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Children, Families, and Elder Affairs (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S1652?
- Burgess, Danny (R, SD-023).
- Where is the official record for S1652?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1652
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