Bill > H4019

This bill, concerning compensation for health care services for inmates in Lake County, Florida, establishes specific limitations on payments to healthcare providers and hospitals that do not have a contract with the county to provide medical services to inmates housed in Lake County detention centers. It clarifies that compensation will only be provided to a healthcare provider and a hospital designated as a trauma center if they offer medical services to an inmate and lack a pre-existing contract with the county. Additionally, the bill limits compensation for emergency medical transportation services provided to an inmate housed in a Lake County detention center to entities that also do not have a contract with the county. The act includes provisions for its applicability and specifies an effective date upon becoming law.

Government Affairs, Justice

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/4019