Florida H0339 amends state law to define "advertise" in the context of vaccine promotion and establish liability for manufacturers if their ads cause.

Florida H0339 amends section 499.0054 of Florida Statutes to define "advertise" as any paid promotion of a vaccine by a manufacturer that causes harm or injury to an individual. The bill excludes certain communications from this definition, such as those between health care providers and patients or materials displayed in clinical settings. It allows individuals to bring an action within three years of the cause of action accrual, with potential awards of actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees for prevailing claimants. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Florida H0339 amends state law to define "advertise" in the context of vaccine promotion and establish liability for manufacturers if their ads cause.

Florida H0339 amends section 499.0054 of Florida Statutes to define "advertise" as any paid promotion of a vaccine by a manufacturer that causes harm or injury to an individual. The bill excludes certain communications from this definition, such as those between health care providers and patients or materials displayed in clinical settings. It allows individuals to bring an action within three years of the cause of action accrual, with potential awards of actual damages, court costs, and reasonable attorney fees for prevailing claimants. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.