PALM COAST, FL— Today, Paul Renner for Governor released the following statement in regards to the Florida House failing to bring the Medical Freedom Bill and the AI Bill of Rights to a vote, calling for an immediate Special Session:
“The ultimate slap in the face to voters is the dereliction of duty by their elected representatives. Early in the session, Governor DeSantis called on the Legislature to act on two critical issues: medical freedom and protections against the abuses of artificial intelligence.
“The Florida Senate acted on both. The Florida House refused to even bring them to a vote. That failure cannot become an excuse for inaction.
“Floridians have waited long enough. They have a right to make their own medical decisions without unnecessary government interference. And they deserve leaders willing to stand up to Big Tech and establish commonsense guardrails to protect children and families from the abuses of unregulated AI.
“That’s why I’m calling on the Legislature to convene an immediate Special Session on Medical Freedom and the AI Bill of Rights— two priorities that Gov. DeSantis has championed.
“Outgoing House leadership chose to ignore these issues. Incoming leadership now has a chance to lead. After two frustrating years in Tallahassee, it’s time to stop making excuses and start delivering.
“Bring these bills to the floor, and let’s deliver for Floridians while spurring enthusiasm in voters to return Republican majorities to Tallahassee this November,” Paul Renner said.