Bill > S1728

This bill amends Florida's existing law regarding the uterine fibroid research database by requiring the Department of Health to include uterine fibroids in its list of diseases under section 381.0031(4), which is a statutory provision related to disease tracking and reporting. The bill removes a previous prohibition that prevented the database from including personal identifying information about women diagnosed with or treated for uterine fibroids, effectively allowing more comprehensive data collection. Instead, the bill now stipulates that the information to be included in the database will be subject to the guidelines outlined in section 381.0031, which likely provides protocols for maintaining patient privacy while collecting important health data. By making these changes, the bill aims to improve research and understanding of uterine fibroids by enabling more robust and detailed data collection. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies time to prepare for the implementation of these changes.