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Introduced
08/16/2019
08/16/2019
In Committee
09/23/2019
09/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020
03/14/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to eye care for newborns and infants; amending s. 383.04, F.S.; requiring a certain eye examination for newborns; providing applicability; amending s. 383.07, F.S.; clarifying application of a criminal penalty; amending ss. 627.6416 and 641.31, F.S.; requiring that coverage for children under health insurance policies and health maintenance contracts include certain eye examinations for newborns and infants; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends Florida statutes to require a certain eye examination for newborns within one hour after birth, in addition to the existing requirement of instilling an effective prophylactic in the eyes of the newborn. The bill also requires health insurance policies and health maintenance contracts to include coverage for these eye examinations for newborns and infants. It clarifies the application of a criminal penalty for failing to comply with the eye examination requirements. The bill aims to ensure early detection of congenital and ocular abnormalities and developmental issues in newborns and infants.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Kristin Jacobs (D)*,
Mike Beltran (R),
James Bush (D),
Mike Caruso (R),
Joe Casello (D),
John Cortes (D),
Dan Daley (D),
Kimberly Daniels (D),
Javier Fernández (D),
Joseph Geller (D),
Margaret Good (D),
Adam Hattersley (D),
Evan Jenne (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Amy Mercado (D),
Anika Omphroy (D),
Tina Polsky (D),
David Silvers (D),
Emily Slosberg-King (D),
Carlos Smith (D),
Richard Stark (D),
Matt Willhite (D),
Last Action
Died in Health Market Reform Subcommittee (on 03/14/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/67 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/67/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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