BillTrack50 logo
Free Signup Login
Bill

Bill > H1403

FL H1403

FL H1403
Protections of Medical Conscience

summary

Introduced
03/03/2023
In Committee
04/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2023

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizes health care providers & health care payors to opt out of participation in or payment for health care services by conscience-based objections without discrimination or threat of adverse actions; requires health care provider to notify patient and health care provider's supervisor or employee or educational institution in writing when such health care provider declines to participate in health care services; prohibits boards and DOH from taking certain disciplinary actions.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes health care providers and health care payors to opt out of participation in or payment for health care services based on conscience-based objections, without facing discrimination or adverse actions. It requires health care providers to notify patients and their supervisors or educational institutions in writing when they decline to participate in certain health care services. The bill also prohibits regulatory boards and the Department of Health from taking certain disciplinary actions against health care providers who exercise their right of conscience or speak publicly about health care services or public policy.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (20)

Other Sponsors (2)

Health & Human Services Committee (House), Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (House)

Last Action

Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1580 (Ch. 2023-57) (on 05/01/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ Freedom of Speech and Religion
Health
  • ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
  • ‐ Regulation of Health-Related Occupations and Services
(2 Companion Bills)

bill text

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Loading...

bill summary

Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403 03/03/2023
Analysis - Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Analyses/h1403z.HRS.PDF 05/23/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/084047/PDF 04/26/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/693119/PDF 04/26/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/391263/PDF 04/26/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/556757/PDF 04/26/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/220903/PDF 04/26/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/914905/PDF 04/26/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/104535/PDF 04/21/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/212785/PDF 04/21/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/013269/PDF 04/21/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/351129/PDF 04/21/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/690821/PDF 04/21/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/667933/PDF 04/20/2023
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/BillText/c2/PDF 04/12/2023
Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Analyses/h1403d.HHS.PDF 04/11/2023
Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Analyses/h1403c.HHS.PDF 04/06/2023
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/BillText/c1/PDF 04/04/2023
Analysis - Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Analyses/h1403b.HRS.PDF 04/04/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/556273/PDF 04/02/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/430489/PDF 04/02/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/361973/PDF 04/02/2023
Analysis - Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Analyses/h1403.HRS.PDF 04/02/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/190827/PDF 03/31/2023
https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/Amendment/241931/PDF 03/31/2023
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1403/BillText/Filed/PDF 03/03/2023
Loading...