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Bill > H0683
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Introduced
12/08/2025
12/08/2025
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the performance of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses; amending ss. 458.347 and 459.022, F.S.; deleting the requirement that a supervising physician notify the Department of Health in writing of any delegation of prescribing authority to a physician assistant; deleting the requirement that a supervising physician's name be included in the prescription issued by a physician assistant; revising requirements for the drug formulary for physician assistants; amending s. 464.012, F.S.; revising the drug formulary requirements for advanced practice registered nurses authorized to prescribe medications; providing an exception for psychiatric nurses; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies regulations concerning the prescribing and dispensing of medications by Physician Assistants (PAs) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Florida. Specifically, it removes the requirement for a supervising physician to notify the Department of Health (DOH) about delegating prescribing authority to a PA and eliminates the need to include the supervising physician's name on PA-issued prescriptions. The bill also revises the drug formulary, which lists medications PAs and APRNs cannot prescribe, by allowing a 30-day supply of Schedule II psychiatric mental health controlled substances for children under 18, provided the prescription is issued by a PA. For APRNs, the bill adjusts the formulary requirements to allow a 30-day supply of psychiatric mental health controlled substances for children under 18, with an exception for psychiatric nurses, and maintains the 7-day supply limit for other Schedule II controlled substances, also with an exception for psychiatric nurses. These changes aim to streamline prescribing practices and provide clearer guidelines for these healthcare professionals, with an effective date of July 1, 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Received (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/683 |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/683/Analyses/h0683c.HHS.PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/683/Analyses/h0683b.HHS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/683/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/683/Analyses/h0683a.HPP.PDF |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/683/Amendment/065573/PDF | |
| Analysis - Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/683/Analyses/h0683.HPP.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/683/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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