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Introduced
11/08/2017
11/08/2017
In Committee
11/15/2017
11/15/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2018
03/11/2018
Introduced Session
2018 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that a designated facility owned or operated by a public health trust and located within the boundaries of a municipality is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the county creating the public health trust; requiring a birth center to be federally certified and meet specified requirements to perform certain laboratory tests; authorizing certain specialty-licensed children's hospitals to provide obstetrical services under certain circumstances, etc.
AI Summary
This bill:
- Provides that a designated facility owned or operated by a public health trust and located within the boundaries of a municipality is under the exclusive jurisdiction of the county creating the public health trust and is not within the jurisdiction of the municipality.
- Requires a birth center to be federally certified and meet specified requirements to perform certain laboratory tests.
- Authorizes certain specialty-licensed children's hospitals to provide obstetrical services under certain circumstances, with restrictions.
- Makes various other changes related to health care facilities, providers, and services, including clarifying licensure requirements, updating terminology and definitions, and repealing certain provisions.
The bill aims to protect public health and safety by establishing standards and oversight for various health care entities and services in Florida.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (2)
Health and Human Services Committee (H), Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/CS/SB 622 (on 03/05/2018)
Official Document
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