Special Election
In 2022,Campbell won a special election to succeed Democrat Bobby DuBose,who resigned in an unsuccessful attempt to run for Congress. After the election,there was a brief controversy over whether the Speaker of the House at the time,Chris Sprowls,would seat Campbell. [8] Sprowls had previously hinted that he would wait until the March certification of the election,which would come after the state's legislative session had ended. The controversy was resolved when Campbell was seated on January 31. [9]
The special election was for House District 94. Following decennial redistricting,Campbell came to represent House District 99 after winning re-election in 2022. [10]
House Tenure
In the 2022 legislative session,Campbell arrived after the bill filing deadline and was not permitted to file his own bills,per House rules. [11]
2023 Legislative Session
In 2023,Campbell passed his first bill,relating to sickle cell disease. The bill requires the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to review and report,every two years,the same information it was required to report in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 General Appropriations Act (GAA). AHCA must also evaluate the existing Medicaid payment methods for sickle cell disease (SCD) treatments and medications provided in hospitals. If these payment methods create barriers to access,AHCA must assess whether they can be improved or changed to make treatment more accessible. [12]
The bill requires the Florida Department of Health (DOH) to partner with a community-based sickle cell disease treatment and research center to create and maintain a registry. This registry will track newborns identified as having a sickle cell hemoglobin variant. When an infant tests positive for this variant,the screening provider must notify the primary care physician and send the results to DOH for inclusion in the registry. The primary care physician must also inform the baby’s parent or guardian about the availability and benefits of genetic counseling. [12]
DOH must set up a system to ensure that parents or guardians are notified about recommended follow-up consultations with a doctor at least once during early adolescence and again during late adolescence. Additionally,DOH must provide individuals over 18 years old in the registry with information on available educational services,genetic counseling,and other helpful resources. [12]
The bill also gives DOH the authority to create rules for establishing the registry and procedures for removing individuals from it. [13]
2024 Legislative Session
In 2024,he passed another bill. HB 975 creates a new category for “persons with lived experience,”allowing individuals who have experienced homelessness to apply for jobs with the State Office or a Continuum of Care (CoC) organization through a modified background check process. [14]
A person qualifies as having lived experience if they have had past or present homelessness,as defined by federal law. The bill lets hiring entities certify applicants as qualified if they have previously received homeless services. When requesting a background check,the hiring entity must provide documentation to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) confirming that the applicant has used homeless services. [14]
Once certified as a person with lived experience,the applicant will undergo a modified background check. This check ensures the person has not been convicted of,or is not currently awaiting trial for,specific felony offenses,unless their record has been sealed or expunged. [14]
Sexual Harassment Allegations
In 2024,Campbell’s legislative aide Athena Guice accused him of sexual harassment,discrimination and retaliation as a result of coming forward with these allegations. [15] Guice alleges that Campbell would force her to sleep in the same bed as him during business trips,and made uncomfortable advances. Guice filed a lawsuit against Campbell and the Florida House in 2024. [16] Campbell has denied the allegations. As of 2025,the lawsuit is still ongoing.
Electoral History
Campbell was first elected in a 2022 special election and was reelected to a full two-year term in 2022 and again in 2024.
He has previously been endorsed by the Florida Medical Association,Florida Nurses Association,Broward Young Democrats,SEIU Florida,the South Florida Sun Sentinel [17] and the Metro Broward Firefighters. [18]
Job as a State Representative
A member of the Florida House of Representatives plays a key role in shaping state law and policy by proposing,debating,and voting on bills that impact various issues such as education,healthcare,transportation,and taxes. They represent the interests of their constituents,helping them navigate state programs or resolve issues with state agencies. Much of their work happens in committees,where they review and make recommendations on bills before they are voted on by the full House. Representatives also advocate for policies that benefit both their district and the state as a whole,often working with other legislators and interest groups. [19] In addition,they have an oversight role,holding hearings to ensure that laws are being properly implemented by the executive branch and state agencies. One of their key responsibilities is working on the state budget,debating and deciding how state funds should be allocated across different sectors. Serving a two-year term,members of the House collaborate with senators to pass laws,making it a dynamic and influential position within the Florida Legislature. They may serve for up to four full terms consecutively and may return after leaving office,as the clock resets as soon as they are no longer in the House. [20]
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