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This bill, named "Hillary's Law," establishes comprehensive standards and safety regulations for office surgeries in Florida. The legislation prohibits physicians from performing level II or level III surgeries on immediate family members (defined as parents, spouses, children, or siblings) unless alternative providers are unavailable or the cost is prohibitive. The bill also prevents physicians from altering informed consent forms after a patient has signed them or after sedative drugs have been administered. Additionally, the bill requires healthcare professionals in registered offices to be properly licensed, certified in advanced cardiac life support, and to work within their certification scope. Registered offices must maintain specific safety protocols, including having an automated external defibrillator, critical care equipment, qualified anesthesia personnel, and proper medication management. The legislation mandates that adverse surgical incidents be reported within 48 hours and requires physicians to save evidence if an adverse incident occurs due to local anesthetics. Furthermore, the bill prohibits performing surgeries during construction that might compromise patient safety and establishes a departmental oversight committee to monitor compliance. These regulations apply to both physician and osteopathic physician office surgeries, with the goal of enhancing patient safety and maintaining high standards of medical practice in office surgical settings.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/424