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January 12, 2018
HB 41 (Toledo) passed the full House of Representatives (73-29) on Friday, January 12. Also this week, companion bill SB 444 (Bean) passed its second committee of reference, Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services (4-2). It will be heard in its last committee, Appropriations, on Thursday, January 18 at 4:00 pm.
The measure formalizes the Florida Pregnancy Care Network (FPCN) in Florida statutes. FPCN is a network of 106 pregnancy help centers that provides services such as counseling, referrals, material support, training, and pregnancy and childbirth education to pregnant mothers as they prepare to parent or place their babies for adoption. FPCN has been operating since 2005 and receives annual funding in the state budget. In 2016, the program was expanded to include women's wellness services.
FCCB has been supportive of this program since its inception. Establishing the program in statute will ensure continued annual funding.
Thank you to FLCAN members who responded to our call to action and expressed support for the bill in messages to their legislators.