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Introduced
01/21/2019
01/21/2019
In Committee
04/24/2019
04/24/2019
Crossed Over
04/24/2019
04/24/2019
Passed
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/28/2019
06/28/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizes DCF & AHCA to grant exemptions from disqualification for service provider personnel to work in certain treatment programs, facilities, or recovery residences; revises background screening requirements & exemptions from disqualification for certain service provider personnel; provides qualifications for peer specialists; authorizes DCF to approve certain credentialing entities to certify peer specialists; provides for review of certain decisions made by department-recognized credentialing entities; provides certain prohibitions & penalties.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) to grant exemptions from disqualification for service provider personnel to work in certain substance abuse treatment programs, facilities, or recovery residences. It revises background screening requirements and exemptions from disqualification for certain service provider personnel, including peer specialists. The bill also provides qualifications for peer specialists, authorizes DCF to approve certain credentialing entities to certify peer specialists, and provides for the review of certain decisions made by department-recognized credentialing entities. Additionally, the bill provides certain prohibitions and penalties related to the provision of substance abuse services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Mike Caruso (R)*,
Melony Bell (R),
Kamia Brown (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Rick Roth (R),
Jennifer Webb (D),
Other Sponsors (2)
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee (House), Health and Human Services Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2019-159 (on 06/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/369 |
| Senate Floor Amendment (Delete All) #624706 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/369/Amendment/624706/HTML |
| Senate Floor Amendment #245536 to Amendment (624706) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/369/Amendment/245536/HTML |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/369/BillText/er/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/369/BillText/c2/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #096571 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/369/Amendment/096571/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/369/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/369/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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