Florida Senate Democrats

"Democrats are laser-focused on what really matters: building a more affordable Florida for all of us. No one has to lose for all of us to win." Check out Leader Lori Berman's response to the governor's State of the State speech here: thefloridachannel.org/videos/1-13-26…

After speaking out against Florida’s HIV funding cuts, we lost $3.5M in state contracts. Is this retaliation or coincidence? Read more here: floridaphoenix.com/2026/04/10/ret…

Our team is always looking for ways to connect, uplift, and be present in the spaces that matter most to our community 💙🤝 Whether it’s an advocacy forum, neighborhood meeting, cultural celebration, or ribbon cutting, we are here to support and stand alongside you. Hosting an event? We would love to join you and be part of the impact you’re creating ✨ 📩 Arrington.Kristen.web@flsenate.gov 📞 (407) 846-5187 #TeamArrington #CommunityFirst #FLSD25 #StrongerTogether #publicservice ----- Nuestro equipo siempre está buscando maneras de conectar, apoyar y estar presente en los espacios que más importan para nuestra comunidad 💙🤝 Ya sea un foro comunitario, asamblea comunitaria, una celebración cultural o un corte de cinta, estamos aquí para respaldar y acompañar su trabajo. ¿Está organizando un evento? Nos gustaría formar parte de su evento y apoyar su esfuerzo. ✨ 📩 Arrington.Kristen.web@flsenate.gov 📞 (407) 846-5187 #TeamArrington #Comunidad #FLSD25 #JuntosSomosMásFuertes #ServicioPúblico

Welp, Senator, when the focus has been on “stopping woke,” your concern is the result. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Our Florida Licensing on Wheels (FLOW) Mobile Office is back! 🚗✨ Due to high demand, this upcoming event on May 8th will be by appointment only so be sure to secure your spot early.💼💙 To schedule your appointment, please call 954-424-6674. We look forward to serving you!📞

Thank you @GovRonDeSantis! I’m grateful to @jasonbrodeur @CarlosGSmith @AlexisMCalatayu @SenatorOsgood @ShevrinJones @IleanaGarciaUSA and many other Senators for working together to come up with a short-term solution to keep the program going. 🇺🇸🍊

Advocates spoke out and the legislature delivered. This $30M emergency funding restores lifesaving HIV meds for 12,000 Floridians. Grateful to the advocates and bipartisan lawmakers who made it happen. This is only a bridge. We need a long-term solution. My full statement ⬇️

New: Gov. DeSantis signed emergency legislation restoring HIV medication access for 12,000+ Floridians after ADAP cuts left patients in limbo. The bipartisan law provides $30.9 M through June 30, restores eligibility to 400% of poverty level, and adds new DOH reporting requirements.

CS/SB 1192 by Senator @TinaPolsky has passed the Senate. This bill creates a pilot program requiring the Department of Commerce and Department of Children and Families to offer a callback option to reduce time spent on hold.

CS/CS/SB 794 by Senator @ShevrinJones has passed the Senate. This bill strengthens protections for individuals with developmental disabilities by expanding the definition of development disabilities, enhancing workforce screening and improving the quality of support services.

CS/CS/SB 96 by Senator @Barbarasharief has passed the Senate. This bill revises the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program by expanding eligibility to veterans with incomes up to 400% of the federal poverty level, increasing access to preventative and restorative dental care.

CS/CS/SB 182 by Senator @ShevrinJones has passed the Senate. This bill establishes the School Teacher Training and Mentoring Program to improve teacher effectiveness and student outcomes in Florida’s public schools.

CS/SB 864 by Senator @Barbarasharief has passed the Senate. As the companion bill to CS/SB 196, this legislation ensures personal medical information submitted to the uterine fibroid research database remains confidential.

CS/SB 196 by Senator @Barbarasharief has passed the Senate. This bill strengthens research efforts to better understand uterine fibroids and improve health outcomes.

CS/SB 556 by Leader Lori Berman passes the Senate. This amends H.S. graduation requirements to substitute two years of marching band for P.E. and performing arts credits, and permits students with disabilities to use Special Olympics participation to meet the P.E. requirement.

SB 1574 by Senator LaVon Bracy Davis has passed the Senate. This bill, known as “Mattie’s Law,” requires newborn screenings in Florida to include direct bilirubin testing to help detect biliary atresia, a rare but life-threatening liver disease.

CS/CS/SB 42 by Senator @Barbarasharief has passed the Senate. This bill ensures certain medical conditions that can resemble signs of abuse are carefully considered during child protective investigations, helping support fair and informed decisions that prioritize safety.

CS/SB 676 by Senator @Arrington4Fl has passed the Senate. This bill makes it a third-degree felony for adults to cause, entice, or allow a minor to witness or participate in animal cruelty, and mandates psychological evaluations for minors involved in such acts.

CS/SB 554 by Senator Mack Bernard has passed the Senate. This bill updates the Florida Not for Profit Corporation Act by revising rules on document corrections, corporate names, and prohibiting distributing income to members, directors, or officers.

Happy Birthday Senator @MackBernardFL We hope you have a great day - thank you for the service and experience you add to the Florida Senate Democrats!

Happy Birthday Senator @MackBernardFL! 🎂