There is a moment in any meaningful endeavor when preparation gives way to decision. For Florida’s 2026 Legislative Session, that moment has arrived. With committee work largely behind us, nearly all remaining action will take place on the floors of the Florida House and Senate. The bills our team has spent months shepherding through hearings, conversations, and amendments now face their final votes, and the outcomes of those votes will shape Florida’s families for years to come.
This week offered a vivid reminder of why the Church’s presence in the public square matters. We had the privilege of welcoming pastors and faith leaders from Tampa and Southwest Florida to the Capitol, where they connected directly with their elected legislators and members of the executive branch. In collaboration with the Governor’s Faith and Community Initiative office, we were also able to bring this group to a private luncheon hosted by First Lady Casey DeSantis. This meaningful moment allowed members of the faith community to engage directly on the issues that matter most to the families they serve. These were not ceremonial visits. They were the kind of conversations that remind leaders what is actually at stake.
As we enter the final stretch, our team remains fully present in Tallahassee — advocating, encouraging, and continuing to serve as a consistent voice for Life, Marriage, Family, and Religious Liberty. Here’s where things stand as we head toward the finish line.
Week Seven at the Capitol
What You Need to Know
As Session enters its final days, the pace of legislative movement accelerates quickly. Bills that have advanced steadily through the process now depend on final negotiations, floor debate, and the relationships built over many months. Our team remains fully engaged, meeting with lawmakers, supporting policy champions, and continuing to serve as a faithful presence where decisions impacting Florida’s families are made.
The final weeks of Session have a way of clarifying what this work is really about. The votes matter, but so does the posture we bring to them. We are here to bear witness: to the dignity of human life, to the goodness of God’s design for the family, and to the truth that faithful presence over time is more powerful than any single legislative victory. None of that is possible without your partnership, your prayers, and your continued belief that the Church’s voice belongs in the public square.
For life, marriage, family, and religious liberty,
Erik Dellenback
CEO
Florida Family Voice