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Shane Abbott
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Guided by his faith and family values, Shane is an unwavering advocate for the unborn and supports legislation that promotes a culture of life in Florida. He recently filed HB 663 to strengthen civil protections for unborn children, ensuring that Florida remains a leader in defending the sanctity of human life.
Shane's legislative record is defined by a commitment to the conservative values of his district, from defending the right to life to protecting Second Amendment rights.
With the filing of HB 723, Representative Abbott is doubling down on his commitment to Northwest Florida's rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to expand the Small County Outreach Program and protect essential Medicaid providers in rural hospitals, ensuring that residents in fiscally constrained counties have the same access to quality infrastructure and healthcare as those in larger cities.
He continues to champion the needs of rural communities by fighting for critical infrastructure funding and has taken a leading role in the 2026 session by filing House Joint Resolution 207 to provide lasting property tax relief to homeowners.
Representative Abbott is a staunch defender of the constitutional right to bear arms and believes every law-abiding Floridian has the right to protect their home and family. He has consistently opposed restrictive gun control measures and supports policies that uphold the Second Amendment without compromise.
Shane's legislative record is defined by a commitment to the conservative values of his district, from defending the right to life to protecting Second Amendment rights.
As a pharmacist, Shane utilized his professional expertise to help pass landmark legislation that cracks down on "middleman" Pharmacy Benefit Managers who drive up the cost of life-saving medication. He continues to fight for total transparency in the drug market to ensure patients pay the lowest possible price at the pharmacy counter.
With the filing of HB 723, Representative Abbott is doubling down on his commitment to Northwest Florida's rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to expand the Small County Outreach Program and protect essential Medicaid providers in rural hospitals, ensuring that residents in fiscally constrained counties have the same access to quality infrastructure and healthcare as those in larger cities.
Drawing on his decades of experience as a pharmacist, Representative Abbott is leading the charge in Tallahassee to further regulate Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). Following the success of his previous reforms, Abbott is working on new measures to eliminate "junk fees" in the prescription drug supply chain, directly lowering the out-of-pocket costs for seniors and families at the pharmacy counter.
In the legislature, Shane has delivered significant results by leveraging his background as a pharmacist to pass landmark reforms that crack down on pharmacy middlemen and lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Shane believes that the rule of law is the foundation of a safe society and has consistently voted to ban sanctuary cities and strengthen E-Verify requirements across Florida. He stands firm in his commitment to protect our borders and ensure that state resources are used to serve legal citizens rather than subsidize illegal immigration.
With the filing of HB 723, Representative Abbott is doubling down on his commitment to Northwest Florida's rural communities. The proposed legislation seeks to expand the Small County Outreach Program and protect essential Medicaid providers in rural hospitals, ensuring that residents in fiscally constrained counties have the same access to quality infrastructure and healthcare as those in larger cities.
Representative Abbott is championing House Joint Resolution 207 to provide permanent, inflation-proof property tax relief by creating a new 25% homestead exemption for Florida homeowners. He remains dedicated to cutting wasteful government spending to ensure that living in the Sunshine State remains affordable for every family and senior.
Representative Shane Abbott has officially filed HJR 207, a constitutional amendment designed to future-proof the homestead exemption. By shifting from a flat-dollar exemption to a percentage-based model, Abbott's plan ensures that tax relief scales alongside rising home values, providing meaningful savings for Panhandle homeowners and first-time buyers alike.
He continues to champion the needs of rural communities by fighting for critical infrastructure funding and has taken a leading role in the 2026 session by filing House Joint Resolution 207 to provide lasting property tax relief to homeowners.
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