Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is standing firm against the medical establishment, pushing for permanent bans on mRNA vaccine mandates. He’s proving to the country that he’s really the best Governor we have.
At a glance:
- DeSantis and First Lady Casey are urging the CDC to stop recommending COVID-19 vaccines for children
- Governor calls for permanent prohibition of mRNA vaccine mandates in Florida
- Proposal would add vaccination status protections to the Patient’s Bill of Rights
- Current ban on vaccine mandates set to expire in June
- Initiative supported by Florida’s State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo
DeSantis Takes Bold Stand for Medical Freedom
Governor Ron DeSantis announced his plans to permanently ban mRNA vaccine mandates across Florida during a press conference earlier this week. The Republican leader, accompanied by his wife Casey DeSantis, has been at the forefront of resisting federal COVID policies that many conservatives view as government overreach.
DeSantis emphasized that the current temporary ban on such mandates is set to expire in June, making permanent legislation necessary to protect Floridians’ rights. His proposal would enshrine medical freedom protections into state law, preventing discrimination based on vaccination status.
Guided by common sense and sound science, Florida has led the way in protecting patients’ rights. Now is the time to secure these protections and do even more to defend medical freedom.@FLSurgeonGen, @CaseyDeSantis and I are calling on the Legislature to expand our Patient’s… pic.twitter.com/l7caamt0Kh
— Ron DeSantis (@GovRonDeSantis) March 5, 2025
And if you’re wondering why his wife, Casey DeSantis, is so prominently mentioned in these plans? It’s because she’s probably running to replace the incumbent Governor when he is required to step down.
First Family United Against CDC Recommendations
The DeSantis family has taken particular issue with CDC recommendations that children receive COVID-19 vaccines. Both the Governor and First Lady Casey DeSantis have publicly challenged these guidelines, arguing that parents should make these decisions without pressure from federal health agencies.
Florida’s State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo has backed the Governor’s initiative, further solidifying the state’s position against federal health mandates. Dr. Ladapo has previously questioned the safety and efficacy of mRNA vaccines, especially for young people with minimal risk from COVID-19.
Today, @GovRonDeSantis, @FLSurgeonGen, and I called on the Florida Legislature to make permanent the prohibitions against the COVID mRNA vaccine mandate.
We're also requesting that the Florida Legislature ensure Floridians can never be discriminated against by healthcare… pic.twitter.com/GskpLDMa8o
— Casey DeSantis (@CaseyDeSantis) March 5, 2025
Protecting Patient Rights and Medical Freedom
The proposed legislation would add vaccination status protections to the Patient’s Bill of Rights, preventing physicians from denying treatment based on whether someone has received certain vaccines. This move comes after numerous cases where Americans faced job termination for refusing COVID vaccination, including Disney World employees and firefighters in Florida.
Governor DeSantis has positioned Florida as a national leader in pushing back against what many conservatives see as federal overreach in healthcare policy. The state has consistently prioritized individual liberty and parental rights when it comes to medical decisions.
Florida’s approach stands in stark contrast to blue states that maintained strict vaccine requirements long after questions about mandate effectiveness emerged. DeSantis’ proposal represents the latest chapter in his ongoing efforts to make Florida what he calls “the freest state in America.”
