Florida House snubs DeSantis again, punting AI and vaccine bills
By Yacob Reyes
Published on April 28, 2026.
The Florida House has rejected two of Gov. Ron DeSantis' priorities, bills to regulate AI and eliminate vaccine mandates for schoolchildren. This move is part of a larger divide within the state GOP, which has resulted in longer legislative sessions and more special election losses. DeSantas' tenure as governor is nearing its end, and his once significant influence in the state has significantly decreased. The House rejected the other bills once more, accusing the Senate of "political shenanigans" and stating it had caved to Big Tech and the "graphic industrial complex". Despite this, there are still opportunities to cement Desantis' legacy.
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