DeSantis frustrated after state House speaker denies consideration of AI and vaccine bills

Published April 28, 2026 5:17pm ET | Updated April 28, 2026 5:17pm ET



Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) expressed frustration on Tuesday after Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez (R) blocked some of his agenda items in the state legislature. 

DeSantis had called a special session on vaccine exemptions and artificial intelligence, among other items. But Perez this week discarded two bills related to those polices, declaring them dead on arrival when the session started. The development comes after the two men have long feuded over policies and strategy, as they vie for dominance in Florida’s political scene. 

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