Stopping COVID Vaccine Scams

By State Representative Spencer Roach

Scammers are trying to use fake websites to lure unsuspecting Floridians into paying for COVID-19 vaccines or appointments that never materialize. HB 9 establishes criminal penalties and authorizes civil remedies to protect Floridians from fraud as they seek to get vaccinated during a pandemic. HB 9 will help prevent scammers from defrauding Floridians.

HB 9 passed its first committee on Thursday, January 14, and is now headed to the Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee.