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Introduced
02/01/2017
02/01/2017
In Committee
02/16/2017
02/16/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2017
05/05/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Authorizing physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners to execute a certificate under certain conditions stating that he or she has examined a person and finds the person appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination, etc.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners to execute a certificate stating that they have examined a person and believe the person meets the criteria for involuntary examination under the Baker Act. The bill also updates references to definitions in the Florida Statutes related to mental health assessments and treatment. Overall, the bill expands the pool of healthcare professionals who can initiate an involuntary examination under the Baker Act, which is the law that governs the involuntary examination and treatment of individuals with mental illnesses in Florida.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Died in Rules (on 05/05/2017)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/634 |
| BillText | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0634/BillText/Filed/HTML |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2017/0634/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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