Bill > S0068

This bill makes several modifications to Florida statutes related to health facilities and their financing, expanding the definition of "health facility" to include a broader range of not-for-profit entities, including limited liability companies controlled by not-for-profit organizations. The bill grants health facilities authorities new powers to issue loans and execute loan agreements for financing or refinancing health facility projects, allowing them to provide mortgage or unsecured loans to health facilities or affiliated entities. The legislation also adjusts existing provisions to accommodate these new loan-related powers, such as updating revenue bond regulations and refunding mechanisms. Additionally, the bill changes a hospital's fentanyl testing requirement from a mandatory to a permissive action, allowing hospitals to choose whether to perform a confirmation test when initial fentanyl test results are positive. The bill provides flexibility for health facilities authorities to finance projects both within and outside their geographical jurisdictions, provided there is a potential benefit or cost savings to a health facility within their local area. These changes aim to provide health facilities with more financial options and operational flexibility while maintaining oversight and public purpose considerations.

Health and Social Services

Health Policy (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/68