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Introduced
12/09/2013
12/09/2013
In Committee
01/08/2014
01/08/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/02/2014
05/02/2014
Introduced Session
2014 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires hospital to notify obstetrical physicians before closing its obstetrical department or ceasing to provide obstetrical services.
AI Summary
This bill requires hospitals in Florida to provide at least 120 days' advance notice to any obstetrical physician who has privileges at the hospital before the hospital closes its obstetrical department or stops offering obstetrical services, ensuring that physicians are informed well in advance of significant changes to maternity care availability.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Kathleen Peters (R)*,
Debbie Boyd (D),
Heather Fitzenhagen (R),
Tom Goodson (R),
Bill Hager (R),
Clay Ingram (R),
Dave Kerner (D),
Ronald Renuart (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Innovation Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Died in Health and Human Services Committee (on 05/02/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/373 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0373/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #093117 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0373/Amendment/093117/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #170453 | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0373/Amendment/170453/PDF |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2014/0373/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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