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Introduced
10/11/2017
10/11/2017
In Committee
10/18/2017
10/18/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/10/2018
03/10/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Creates Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans Pilot Program within DVA; requires DVA to contract with individuals & entities to provide alternative treatment to certain veterans; defines "alternative treatment"; requires supervision of certain licensed individuals; requires reports to DVA, Governor, & Legislature; provides for expiration.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans Pilot Program within the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). The program requires the DVA to contract with individuals, non-profit corporations, state universities, or Florida College System institutions to provide alternative treatments for veterans with traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder. Alternative treatments are defined as therapeutic services not part of the standard medical care established by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, but shown to have a positive effect. The treatments must be provided under the supervision of licensed individuals, and the contracted entities must report on the treatments and outcomes annually. The program is set to expire on June 30, 2020.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Danny Burgess (R)*,
Frank White (R)*,
Larry Ahern (R),
Kamia Brown (D),
John Cortes (D),
Byron Donalds (R),
Nicholas Duran (D),
Joe Gruters (R),
Don Hahnfeldt (R),
Gayle Harrell (R),
Evan Jenne (D),
Sam Killebrew (R),
Larry Lee (D),
Robert Olszewski (R),
Bobby Payne (R),
Cary Pigman (R),
Mel Ponder (R),
Holly Raschein (R),
Matt Willhite (D),
Last Action
Died in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (on 03/10/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/303 |
| Bill | http://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2018/303/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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