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Introduced
12/06/2024
12/06/2024
In Committee
01/06/2025
01/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to prescriptive authority certification for psychologists; creating s. 490.0065, F.S.; defining terms; requiring the Board of Psychology to certify psychologists to exercise prescriptive authority if specified criteria are met; requiring the board to develop procedures and adopt rules relating to prescriptive authority certification; authorizing the board to require that a prescribing psychologist correct certain deficiencies under certain circumstances; specifying certification application requirements; requiring the board to adopt rules providing for certification renewal; specifying continuing education requirements for certification renewal; specifying requirements for the prescribing of drugs and controlled substances by a prescribing psychologist; prohibiting specified prescribing actions; requiring a prescribing psychologist who is authorized to prescribe controlled substances to file his or her federal Drug Enforcement Administration registration number with the board within a specified timeframe; requiring the board to maintain a current record of every prescribing psychologist authorized to prescribe controlled substances; requiring a prescribing psychologist to maintain professional hb23-00 HB 23 liability insurance; exempting specified licensees from certification requirements; requiring the board to establish an interim panel for a specified purpose by a specified date; providing panel membership; requiring the panel to submit recommendations for rules to the board by a specified date; requiring the panel to develop a formulary for prescribing psychologists; providing requirements for the formulary; providing for expiration of the interim panel; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new section of Florida law that establishes a certification process for psychologists to obtain prescriptive authority, allowing them to prescribe medications for mental health and related conditions. The legislation requires psychologists to meet stringent educational and training requirements, including graduating from a doctoral program, passing a national examination, completing an intensive sequence of study in medical sciences and pharmacology, and gaining clinical experience. To obtain and maintain the certification, psychologists must meet specific criteria, such as holding a current psychology license, completing continuing education, maintaining professional liability insurance, and following strict prescribing guidelines. The bill mandates that prescribing psychologists collaborate with patients' primary care physicians, maintain detailed prescription records, and adhere to a formulary developed by an interim panel of medical professionals. The certification process includes provisions for renewal, potential suspension or revocation, and specific restrictions on prescribing practices, such as not delegating prescription authority and only prescribing to patients with a primary care physician. An interim panel will be established by October 1, 2025, to develop detailed rules and guidelines for psychologists' prescriptive authority, with recommendations due by February 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/23 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/23/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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