Bill > S1768

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for stem cell therapy in Florida, creating new legal provisions for physicians performing stem cell treatments that have not yet been approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation allows physicians to perform stem cell therapies in orthopedics, wound care, and pain management, but imposes strict requirements to ensure patient safety and ethical standards. Physicians must use stem cells retrieved from facilities registered with the FDA and certified by recognized organizations, and the cells must be viable after processing. The bill mandates that physicians include a prominent notice in advertisements disclosing that the therapy is not FDA-approved and requires patients to sign a detailed consent form explaining the experimental nature of the treatment, potential risks, and benefits. The legislation explicitly prohibits using stem cells derived from aborted fetuses and establishes criminal penalties for physicians who violate these provisions, including potential felony charges for unauthorized research or improper use of human cells and tissues. The bill aims to balance medical innovation with ethical considerations, encouraging the use of ethically obtained stem cell sources like adult stem cells and umbilical cord blood while protecting patient interests and maintaining high medical standards.

Budget and Finance

Health Policy (Senate), Rules (Senate)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1768