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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
03/06/2024
03/06/2024
Passed
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/03/2024
06/03/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to sickle cell disease; creating s. 381.814, F.S.; creating the Sickle Cell Disease Research and Treatment Grant Program within the Department of Health for a specified purpose; specifying the types of projects that are eligible for grant funding; authorizing the department to adopt rules; providing for the carryforward for a limited period of any unexpended balance of an appropriation for the program; amending s. 383.147, F.S.; revising sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait screening requirements; requiring screening providers to notify a newborn's parent or guardian, rather than the newborn's primary care physician, of certain information; authorizing certain persons other than newborns who have been identified as having sickle cell disease or carrying a sickle cell trait to choose to be included in the registry; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Sickle Cell Disease Research and Treatment Grant Program within the Florida Department of Health. The program aims to improve the quality and accessibility of healthcare services for people living with sickle cell disease in the state, as well as advance data collection and research. The bill outlines the types of projects eligible for grant funding, such as workforce development, education, and the establishment of treatment centers of excellence. It also revises sickle cell disease and trait screening requirements, requiring providers to notify parents or guardians instead of primary care physicians, and allows individuals other than newborns to be included in the sickle cell registry.
Sponsors (16)
Fentrice Driskell (D)*,
Kelly Skidmore (D)*,
Doug Bankson (R),
Webster Barnaby (R),
Robin Bartleman (D),
Kim Berfield (R),
Adam Botana (R),
Jennifer Canady (R),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Dotie Joseph (D),
Johanna López (D),
Jim Mooney (R),
Michelle Salzman (R),
Dana Trabulsy (R),
Susan L. Valdés (R),
Other Sponsors (1)
Health & Human Services Committee (House)
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-225; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/SB 1582 (Ch. 2024-246) (on 06/03/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7085 |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7085/Analyses/h7085z1.HHS.PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7085/Analyses/h7085z.HHS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7085/BillText/er/PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7085/BillText/Filed/PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/7085/Analyses/h7085.HHS.PDF |
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