Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session has come to a formal close, with still more work to do. Here is Representative Dr. Anna V. Eskamani’s statement in response.
“This year’s session came at a time when Floridians are facing a growing affordability crisis. From rising housing costs and skyrocketing insurance premiums to the everyday cost of groceries and healthcare, families across our state are struggling to keep up. Unfortunately, far too much of this legislative session was spent on political distractions rather than meaningful solutions that would help Floridians make ends meet.
While we were able to stop some of the worst bills this session and pass a few bipartisan measures that will positively impact our communities, including our bill to strengthen drowning prevention education, a clean decoupling of the corporate piggyback bill, and were successful in protecting our rural boundaries, too many of the issues that matter most to Floridians went unaddressed.
Several bills that passed included additional efforts to censor freedom of speech, harm the working class, and preempt local governments. Adding to this frustration, the Legislature adjourned Sine Die without fulfilling one of our most basic constitutional responsibilities: passing a balanced state budget. We will now have to return in the coming weeks to complete this work and more.
Serving in the Florida House over the past eight years has been the honor of a lifetime. Throughout my time in Tallahassee, I have remained focused on standing up for everyday families, defending our rights, and advocating for policies that improve our community’s quality of life. I remain committed to ensuring that the voices of our community are heard, both inside and outside the halls of the Capitol.”