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This bill amends section 893.05 of Florida Statutes to expand the circumstances under which a practitioner can authorize the administration of controlled substances. Specifically, the bill now explicitly allows a practitioner to cause a controlled substance to be administered by a certified paramedic during emergency services, under the practitioner's direction and supervision. The existing law previously only mentioned licensed nurses and intern practitioners as potential administrators of controlled substances under a practitioner's supervision. By adding certified paramedics to this list, the bill recognizes the critical role these emergency medical professionals play in patient care and provides them with clear legal authorization to administer controlled substances when necessary during emergency medical situations. The bill will take effect immediately upon becoming law, which means it will provide immediate clarity and legal protection for paramedics administering controlled substances under a practitioner's guidance.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1224