Florida 2026 Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HB 983 — Pet Insurance

Last action — Died in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 D).

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Summary

Pet Insurance; Requires licensees who sell pet insurance to complete specified continuing education; revises requirements for disclosures from pet insurer to policyholder; requires pet insurers to file annually specified report with OIR.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes new continuing education requirements for pet insurance licensees and mandates annual reporting by pet insurers to the Office of Insurance Regulation.

  • 626.2815

    (k) For a licensee who sells pet insurance, the continuing education required under this section must include 2 hours of continuing education relating to pet insurance during each biennial compliance period.

    Adds a requirement for pet insurance licensees to complete specific continuing education related to pet insurance.

  • 627.71545

    present subsections (10) and (11) of section 627.71545, Florida Statutes, are redesignated as subsections (11) and (12), respectively → a new subsection (10) is added to that section

    Redesignates existing subsections and adds a new subsection for annual reporting requirements.

  • 627.71545(6)(e)

    At the time a pet insurance policy is issued or delivered to a policyholder, the pet insurer shall provide the policyholder with a copy of the Insurer Disclosure of Important Policy Provisions document required under paragraph (d), in at least 12-point type.

    Requires pet insurers to provide a disclosure document with important policy provisions at the time of issuance.

  • 627.71545(10)

    Each pet insurer authorized to transact pet insurance under this section shall file with the office by March 1 of each year a report containing all of the following information for the preceding calendar year: (a) The number of pet insurance policies issued, renewed, and canceled. (b) Aggregate premium and claims data. (c) Data on policy denials and rescissions, including the reason for each denial or rescission. (d) Information on waiting periods, exclusions, and wellness program offerings. (e) Any other information required by rule of the commission.

    Establishes new reporting requirements for pet insurers on various metrics related to pet insurance policies.

Action History

  1. Died in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee

  2. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  3. Now in Insurance & Banking Subcommittee

  4. Referred to Commerce Committee

  5. Referred to Insurance & Banking Subcommittee

  6. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 983 do?
Pet Insurance; Requires licensees who sell pet insurance to complete specified continuing education; revises requirements for disclosures from pet insurer to policyholder; requires pet insurers to file annually specified report with OIR.
Who sponsors HB 983?
HB 983 is sponsored by Daley, Dan (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 983?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 05, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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