Memory Care
- Introduced Jan 8, 2026
- In committee Jan 15, 2026
- Died
- Passed the Senate
- To the governor
- Became law
What it does
The legislature's own summary of the bill, or its official long title.
Memory Care; Requires memory care providers to follow specified standards of operation in providing memory care services; provides requirements for resident contracts; provides requirements for memory care facilities; prohibits certain facilities from advertising, representing, or holding themselves out as memory care providers unless such facilities meet specified criteria; removes provisions relating to special care for persons with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory disorders.
Every action
27 steps, oldest first, as the legislature records them.
Show the 19 earlier steps
- HouseFiled
- House1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- CommitteeReferred to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee · House Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- CommitteeReferred to Health & Human Services Committee · House Health & Human Services Committee
- CommitteeNow in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee · House Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- CommitteeAdded to Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee agenda · House Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- CommitteeFavorable with CS by Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee · House Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee15–0 vote
- CommitteeReported out of Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee · House Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
- HouseLaid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)
- HouseCS Filed
- CommitteeReferred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee · House Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- CommitteeReferred to Health & Human Services Committee · House Health & Human Services Committee
- CommitteeNow in Health Care Budget Subcommittee · House Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- House1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
- CommitteeAdded to Health Care Budget Subcommittee agenda · House Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- CommitteeFavorable by Health Care Budget Subcommittee · House Health Care Budget Subcommittee12–0 vote
- CommitteeReported out of Health Care Budget Subcommittee · House Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- CommitteeNow in Health & Human Services Committee · House Health & Human Services Committee
- CommitteeAdded to Health & Human Services Committee agenda · House Health & Human Services Committee
- CommitteeFavorable by Health & Human Services Committee · House Health & Human Services Committee22–0 vote
- CommitteeReported out of Health & Human Services Committee · House Health & Human Services Committee
- HouseBill released to House Calendar
- HouseAdded to Second Reading Calendar
- HouseBill added to Special Order Calendar (3/5/2026)
- HouseTemporarily postponed, on 2nd Reading
- HouseAdded to Second Reading Calendar
- HouseLaid on Table; Companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/SB 1404 (Ch. 2026-102 )
Roll calls
3 recorded votes: 0 on the floor, 3 in committee. Each shows how every member voted.
Committee votes
| Date | Where | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | House Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee | Favorable with CS by Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee | Passed 15–0 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | House Health Care Budget Subcommittee | Favorable by Health Care Budget Subcommittee | Passed 12–0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | House Health & Human Services Committee | Favorable by Health & Human Services Committee MembersYes · 22
Not voting · 4 |
Passed 22–0 |
Sponsors
The member who introduced it, joined by 3 cosponsors: 2 Republicans, 1 Democrat.
-
Sam GrecoR Primary sponsor · District 19
- HC Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee Sponsoring committee
All 3 cosponsors
From Florida's official records (flsenate.gov), checked Nov 14, 2026. Text links go to the official versions; LegiList does not copy bill text.