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FL H1585

FL H1585
Physician Certifications for the Medical Use of Marijuana


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to physician certifications for the medical use of marijuana; amending s. 381.986, F.S.; deleting a requirement that qualified physicians be physically present in the same room as their patients when conducting an examination for physician certification for the medical use of marijuana; authorizing qualified physicians to conduct such examinations through telehealth; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida's law on the medical use of marijuana to allow qualified physicians to conduct examinations for physician certifications through telehealth, instead of requiring them to be physically present in the same room as the patient. The bill also removes the requirement that qualified physicians be physically present when conducting such examinations, and authorizes them to perform the examinations through telehealth as defined in state law.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Professions & Public Health Subcommittee (on 03/14/2022)

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