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Florida Senate Passes AI Bill, House Blocks DeSantis' Bills

4/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Speaker Daniel Perez blocked DeSantis's AI and vaccine exemption bills.
He cited President Donald Trump's order that AI regulation is federal.
The Florida House refused the AI bill of rights and vaccine exemption in April 2026 session.
The Senate passed the AI bill of rights 37-1, noting bipartisan support.
Governor DeSantis called the House decision political shenanigans and said the bill would require platforms to disclose interactions, notify parents, limit minors' chatbot use, label ads, and ban foreign-concern contracts.

History

Historical Context

In October 2023 President Joe Biden issued Executive Order 14110—the 126th order of his administration—mandating AI chief officers across agencies and outlining a national AI strategy. The order built on the 2023 Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights and followed two earlier AI-related orders signed by Donald Trump. Polls later showed 69% voter support for the policy framework.

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Story summary

Speaker Daniel Perez blocked DeSantis's AI and vaccine exemption bills.
He cited President Donald Trump's order that AI regulation is federal.
The Florida House refused the AI bill of rights and vaccine exemption in April 2026 session.
The Senate passed the AI bill of rights 37-1, noting bipartisan support.
Governor DeSantis called the House decision political shenanigans and said the bill would require platforms to disclose interactions, notify parents, limit minors' chatbot use, label ads, and ban foreign-concern contracts.

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