AARP releases 2026 Legislative Voting Record spotlighting its priorities

AARP is highlighting some key wins and some failures on issues the group backed during the 2026 Session.

The organization released its 2026 Legislative Voting Record to make it easy for people to check how their Senators and Representatives voted on AARP’s priorities.

“The end of Session marks a turning point from debate to accountability,” said AARP Florida State Director Jeff Johnson. “How lawmakers voted will shape outcomes for older Floridians long after adjournment, and AARP will continue tracking those decisions and advocating for policies that deliver real results.”

AARP advocated for improving home- and community-based services and nursing home quality, addressing affordable housing, adding more consumer protections for fraud and abuse, and increasing retirement saving opportunities.

AARP plans to update the Voting Record after lawmakers return to Tallahassee next month to finish the budget. 

“We’ve seen steady movement on priorities we’ve championed for years,” said AARP Florida Senior Director of Advocacy Zayne Smith. “The Voting Record ensures transparency by documenting key votes in Committees and on the House and Senate floors.”

Some victories this year included the Legislature unanimously passing HB 505, which adds important safeguards for people using cryptocurrency kiosks.

“Operators must register with the state, clearly warn users about fraud, and provide detailed receipts. It also limits daily transactions and guarantees a full refund for a first fraudulent transaction when reported, helping protect older adults who are frequently targeted by crypto scams,” the AARP press release said

The AARP also praised the passage of HB 1121, which addressed access to long-term care and disability services.

“Florida’s long-term care system is getting a helpful update. The legislation replaces outdated waitlists with a simpler, frailty-based pre-enrollment process and expands the role of Aging and Disability Resource Centers,” AARP said. “It also strengthens guardian oversight and allows certain funds to be used for food and nutritional support, making it easier for older adults and people with disabilities to get the services they need.”

Other bills that didn’t cross the finish line would have made it easier for Medicaid enrollees to reach providers on state holidays and outside regular business hours, created new licensed “dental therapists” to address the dentist shortage, or increased retirement savings options for private-sector employers without employer-sponsored plans.

Click here to read the full AARP 2026 Legislative Voting Record.