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Introduced
11/05/2025
11/05/2025
In Committee
02/12/2026
02/12/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to sickle cell disease treatment of pain continuing education; amending s. 456.0301, F.S.; revising requirements for a continuing education course on prescribing controlled substances; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Florida law to require that continuing education courses for healthcare professionals who prescribe controlled substances, which are medications like opioids used to manage pain, must now include specific information on the treatment of pain for patients with sickle cell disease, a genetic disorder that causes red blood cells to become misshapen. This addition is part of a broader requirement for a 2-hour course on prescribing controlled substances, which also covers topics such as current prescribing standards, alternatives to opioids, non-drug pain therapies, and the risks of addiction, and this updated course will be mandatory for license renewal.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/25/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/353 |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/353/Analyses/h0353b.HHS.PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/353/Analyses/h0353a.HHS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/353/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/353/Analyses/h0353.HPP.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/353/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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