Senate President Ben Albritton

Senate President Ben Albritton was released Tuesday afternoon from UF Health Shands Hospital and returned to Tallahassee after a health scare that started with chest pain.

Senate President Ben Albritton was hospitalized Sunday after experiencing chest pain. He is slated to undergo heart tests at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville.

His office says Albritton is being treated at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital for a small blood clot in his lung.

Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, offered remarks as the Senate convened Tuesday on the first day of the 2026 legislative session.

Ben Albritton made the comments as lawmakers prepare for next year's session and as Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a priority of asking voters to cut property taxes.

The new law will fill in the gaps in learning opportunities by offering an extra year of Early Steps and a specialized summer program

Senate spokeswoman Katie Betta said in an email that President Ben Albritton intends to revive the proposal to boost economic development in rural areas next year.

The measure expands free screening, early detection opportunities, and educational opportunities

Roy Miller, president of the American Children's Campaign, is happy some bills passed and happy others failed

They're priorities of Senate President Ben Albritton