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Introduced
03/03/2023
03/03/2023
In Committee
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Crossed Over
04/28/2023
04/28/2023
Passed
05/02/2023
05/02/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/12/2023
05/12/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that health care providers and health care payors have the right to opt out of participation in or payment for certain health care services on the basis of conscience-based objections; providing requirements for a health care provider's notice and documentation of such objection; providing whistle-blower protections for health care providers and health care payors that take certain actions or disclose certain information relating to the reporting of certain violations; prohibiting boards, or the Department of Health if there is no board, from taking disciplinary action against or denying a license to an individual based solely on specified conduct, etc.
AI Summary
This bill provides the "right of medical conscience" for health care providers and payors in Florida. It allows them to opt out of participating in or paying for certain health care services based on their sincerely held religious, moral, or ethical beliefs. The bill also prohibits disciplinary action against health care providers for speaking or writing publicly about health care services or public policy, as long as they are not providing medical advice to specific patients. The bill includes whistle-blower protections for health care providers and payors who report violations, and it exempts them from civil liability for declining to participate in or pay for a service based on a conscience-based objection.
Sponsors (2)
Other Sponsors (1)
Rules (Senate)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-57 (on 05/12/2023)
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