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FL H1143

FL H1143
Department of Health


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Introduced
01/07/2020
In Committee
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
03/09/2020
Passed
Dead
03/14/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to the Department of Health; amending s. 381.0041, F.S.; providing that it is a felony for certain persons living with human immunodeficiency virus to donate human tissue to persons who are not living with such virus; providing an exception; amending s. 394.463, F.S.; authorizing a psychiatric nurse performing within the framework of a protocol with a psychiatrist to approve the release of a patient from certain community health centers; amending s. 408.809, F.S.; providing that battery on a specified victim is a disqualifying offense for licensure as a health care practitioner; amending s. 456.0135, F.S.; providing that battery on a specified victim is a disqualifying offense for licensure as a health care practitioner; creating s. 456.4501, F.S.; implementing the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in this state; providing for an interstate medical licensure process; providing requirements for multistate practice; creating s. 456.4502, F.S.; establishing that a formal hearing before the Division of Administrative Hearings must be held if there are any disputed issues of material fact when the licenses of certain physicians and osteopathic physicians are suspended or revoked by this state under the compact; , Engrossed 1 requiring the department to notify the division of a petition for a formal hearing within a specified timeframe; requiring the administrative law judge to issue a recommended order; requiring the Board of Medicine or the Board of Osteopathic Medicine, as applicable, to determine and issue final orders in certain cases; providing the department with standing to seek judicial review of any final order of the boards; creating s. 456.4503, F.S.; requiring the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commissioners to ensure that the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission complies with specified public records and public meetings laws; creating s. 456.4504, F.S.; authorizing the department to adopt rules; creating s. 458.3129, F.S.; establishing that a physician licensed under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is deemed to be licensed as a physician under ch. 458, F.S.; amending s. 458.3145, F.S.; revising the list of individuals who may be issued a medical faculty certificate without examination; creating s. 459.074, F.S.; establishing that an osteopathic physician licensed under the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact is deemed to be licensed as an osteopathic physician under ch. 459, F.S.; amending s. 464.019, F.S.; authorizing the Board of Nursing to adopt , Engrossed 1 specified rules; authorizing certain nursing education programs to apply for an extension of an accreditation deadline within a specified timeframe; providing limitations on and eligibility criteria for the extension; providing a specific timeframe for an extension to be tolled; amending s. 465.003, F.S.; revising a definition; amending s. 465.1893, F.S.; authorizing a pharmacist who meets certain requirements to administer certain extended-release medications; amending s. 466.017, F.S.; authorizing a licensed dentist to order physical impression materials for self-administration by a patient for a specified purpose; amending s. 466.031, F.S.; making technical changes; authorizing an employee or independent contractor of a dental laboratory, acting as an agent of that dental laboratory, to engage in onsite consultation with a licensed dentist during a dental procedure; amending s. 466.036, F.S.; requiring dental laboratories to be inspected at least once each biennial registration period; renaming ch. 480, F.S., as "Massage Therapy Practice"; amending s. 480.031, F.S.; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 480.032, F.S.; revising the purpose of ch. 480, F.S.; amending s. 480.033, F.S.; revising definitions; amending s. 480.041, F.S.; revising , Engrossed 1 requirements for licensure as a massage therapist; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; providing applicability for persons who were issued a license as an apprentice before a specified date; repealing s. 480.042, F.S., relating to examinations; amending s. 491.003, F.S.; providing definitions; amending s. 491.004, F.S.; deleting an obsolete provision; amending s. 491.0045, F.S.; authorizing the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling to make a one- time exception to intern registration requirements under certain circumstances; amending s. 491.005, F.S.; revising the licensure requirements for clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors; amending s. 491.0057, F.S.; requiring that an applicant for dual licensure as a marriage and family therapist pass an examination designated by the Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling; amending s. 491.006, F.S.; revising requirements for licensure or certification by endorsement for certain professions; amending s. 491.007, F.S.; deleting a provision providing certified master social workers an exemption from continuing education requirements; deleting a , Engrossed 1 provision requiring the board to establish a procedure for the biennial renewal of intern registrations; amending s. 491.009, F.S.; revising who may enter an order denying licensure or imposing penalties against an applicant for licensure under certain circumstances; amending s. 491.012, F.S.; providing that using the title "certified master social worker" without a valid, active license is unlawful; amending s. 491.0145, F.S.; requiring the department to license an applicant for designation as a certified master social worker under certain circumstances; providing that applicants for designation as a certified master social worker submit their application to the board; deleting a provision relating to the nonrefundable fee for examination set by department rule; authorizing the board to adopt rules; amending s. 491.0149, F.S.; requiring the use of applicable professional titles by specified licensees and registrants on social media and other specified materials; repealing s. 491.015, F.S., relating to duties of the department relating to certified master social workers; amending s. 514.0115, F.S.; providing that certain surf pools are exempt from supervision under certain circumstances; providing construction; defining the term "surf pool"; amending s. 768.28, F.S.; designating the state , Engrossed 1 commissioners of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission and other members or employees of the commission as state agents for the purpose of applying sovereign immunity and waivers of sovereign immunity; requiring the commission to pay certain claims or judgments; authorizing the commission to maintain insurance coverage to pay such claims or judgments; amending ss. 414.065, 477.013, 477.0135, 477.0265, 480.034, 480.035, 480.043, 480.046, 480.0465, 480.047, 480.052, 480.0535, 553.77, 627.6407, 627.6619, 627.736, and 641.31, F.S.; conforming cross-references and provisions to changes made by the act; making technical changes; providing effective dates.

AI Summary

This bill: - Amends the existing law to make it a felony for certain persons living with human immunodeficiency virus to donate human tissue to persons who are not living with such virus, except for donations to recipients also living with the virus. - Authorizes a psychiatric nurse performing within the framework of a protocol with a psychiatrist to approve the release of a patient from certain community health centers. - Adds battery on a vulnerable adult or patient/resident of certain facilities as a disqualifying offense for licensure as a health care practitioner. - Enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in Florida, creating a process for expedited licensure of eligible physicians in multiple states. - Makes related changes to laws governing medical practitioners, massage therapy, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors. - Exempts certain surf pools from state supervision under specified conditions. - Designates state commissioners of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission and other members/employees as state agents for sovereign immunity purposes. The bill makes various other conforming changes and technical revisions.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Other Sponsors (2)

Health and Human Services Committee (H), Health Quality Subcommittee (H)

Last Action

Died in Health Policy (on 03/14/2020)

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