Florida already has broad medical and religious exemptions for childhood vaccines, so any family that has a sincere opposition to vaccination can opt-out. “Ending vaccine mandates poses a grave public health risk and will likely lead to a resurgence of preventable diseases. The Florida Legislature and state residents must vociferously reject these plans,” Steinbrook said in a prepared statement. The Florida Commission will be co-chaired by first lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. This story has been updated with reaction from lawmakers, the Florida Education Association, and the Public Citizen’s Health Research Group.