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FL H0247

FL H0247
Sickle Cell Program


summary

Introduced
01/18/2023
In Committee
03/30/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires DOH to establish grant program for prevention, care, & treatment of sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait or sickle cell trait carriers & for educational programs & develop application criteria & standards of eligibility for such program; requires department to develop & maintain voluntary registry & to conduct specified study; provides rulemaking authority to department.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a grant program within the Florida Department of Health to provide prevention, care, and treatment for sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait or sickle cell trait carriers. The bill requires the department to develop application criteria and standards of eligibility, prioritize grants for established community-based organizations and underserved areas, and conduct a study on the prevalence, impact, and needs of sickle cell patients in the state. The bill also requires the department to develop and maintain a voluntary registry and adopt rules necessary to implement the program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Other Sponsors (1)

Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Died in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (on 05/05/2023)

Taxonomy

Health
  • ‐ Disease Prevention
  • ‐ Research and Development
  • ‐ Treatment of Specific Diseases

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/247 01/18/2023
Analysis - Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/247/Analyses/h0247b.HCA.PDF 04/11/2023
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/247/BillText/c1/PDF 03/29/2023
Analysis - Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/247/Analyses/h0247a.HRS.PDF 03/29/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/247/Amendment/907685/PDF 03/28/2023
Analysis - Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/247/Analyses/h0247.HRS.PDF 03/26/2023
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/247/BillText/Filed/PDF 01/18/2023
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