Bill > H1297

This bill updates Florida's electronic prescribing requirements for health care practitioners, primarily extending the deadline for mandatory electronic prescription transmission from July 1, 2021, to July 1, 2026. The bill maintains several important exceptions to the electronic prescribing mandate, including for practitioners who prescribe fewer than 100 prescriptions annually, those operating in areas under a state of emergency, and those granted a waiver by the department due to economic hardship or technological limitations. The legislation also clarifies that practitioners can still issue paper prescriptions under specific circumstances, such as temporary technological failures or when electronic transmission is not feasible. Additionally, the bill makes conforming changes to statutes related to physician assistants, ensuring that their prescription practices align with the new electronic prescribing requirements. The updated law aims to modernize prescription practices while providing flexibility for practitioners who may face challenges in implementing fully electronic prescription systems, with the ultimate goal of improving healthcare efficiency and record-keeping.

Health and Social Services

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1297