Bill > H0913

This bill modifies how funds are handled for inmates in contractor-operated correctional facilities and revises how medical services are compensated for inmates. Specifically, it mandates that any fees deducted for maintenance and repairs from these private facilities must be deposited into the "Contractor-Operated Institutions Inmate Welfare Trust Fund," which will then be used for programs aiding inmate reintegration and facility upgrades. The bill also revises definitions and compensation rules for inmate medical services, stating that payments to hospitals for emergency medical services and care provided to inmates cannot exceed 110% of the Medicare allowable rate, which is the amount Medicare will pay for a specific service. Additionally, it clarifies that community health care providers, which include hospitals, physicians, and other medical facilities, are exempt from certain compensation limits if they enter into specific agreements to provide care in designated secure units or via telehealth. Finally, the bill reenacts a section of existing law to reflect these changes and sets an effective date of July 1, 2026.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Justice

Criminal Justice Subcommittee (House), Justice Budget Subcommittee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/913