Bill > H0309

This bill, known as "Hillary's Law," establishes comprehensive standards for office surgeries in Florida, focusing on patient safety and professional conduct. The legislation requires medical offices performing surgeries to be registered and inspected annually by the state department and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), with strict guidelines for various surgical procedures. Key provisions include limitations on the types of surgeries that can be performed in office settings, specific protocols for gluteal fat grafting procedures, and requirements that physicians maintain a one-to-one patient ratio during procedures. The bill prohibits physicians from performing surgery on immediate family members, altering consent forms after they are signed, and mandates that all healthcare professionals be licensed, certified in advanced cardiac life support, and work within their certification scope. Additional requirements include maintaining critical care equipment, having a certified registered nurse anesthetist onsite, implementing detailed pre- and post-operative guidelines, and establishing proper protocols for medication administration. The bill also requires physicians to maintain at least $1 million in medical malpractice insurance and creates an oversight committee to monitor potential violations. These regulations aim to enhance patient safety and reduce risks associated with office-based surgical procedures, with the new standards set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/309