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CS/CS/CS/HB 943: Background Screening

GENERAL BILL by Health and Human Services Committee ; Criminal Justice Subcommittee ; Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee ; Holder ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Baxley ; Campbell ; Snyder

Background Screening; Revises exemptions from background screening requirements for certain mental health personnel & law enforcement officers; eliminates rule that requires AHCA to stagger rescreening schedules; revises provisions relating to background screening for persons rendering care in consumer-directed care program; revises provisions relating to general vocational rehabilitation programs; requires registration of service providers; requires background screening & rescreening of certain persons having contact with vulnerable persons; provides exemptions; provides disqualifying offenses; provides that cost of screening shall be borne by provider or person being screened; provides conditions for denial, suspension, termination, or revocation of registration or other agreements; provides for notice; provides applicability; includes person who has access to client's personal identification information within definition of term "direct service provider"; exempts certain professionals licensed by DOH, attorneys in good standing, relatives of clients, & certain volunteers from level 2 background screening; exempts certain licensed professionals & persons from further screening; provides requirements for screening of direct service providers; requires vendors who submit fingerprints on behalf of employers to meet specified criteria; authorizes employer to hire employee to position that otherwise requires background screening before completion of screening process for purpose of training employee; prohibits employee from having direct contact with vulnerable persons until screening process is complete; creates Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse under AHCA, in consultation with FDLE; provides for specified agencies to share results of criminal history checks; provides exemption for certain employees who have undergone criminal history check before clearinghouse is operational; requires application for initial licensure in profession regulated by DOH to include fingerprints submitted by approved vendor after specified date; requires applicant to pay costs of fingerprint processing; provides procedures for submission of fingerprints by private vendors, private entities, & public agencies; specifies standards for electronic submission of fingerprints.

Effective Date: 4/6/2012
 Last Action: 4/8/2012 - Chapter No. 2012-73
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    12/7/2011 House • Filed
    12/21/2011 House • Referred to Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; Criminal Justice Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 92
    1/10/2012 House • Introduced -HJ 92
    1/12/2012 House • On Committee agenda-- Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee, 01/17/12, 3:30 pm, Webster Hall
    1/17/2012 House • CS by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 238
    1/19/2012 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS by Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 233
    1/20/2012 House • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee -HJ 247
    1/23/2012 House • On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice Subcommittee, 01/25/12, 11:00 am, 404 HOB
    1/25/2012 House • CS/CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 0 -HJ 310
    1/30/2012 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.19(c)
    • CS/CS by Criminal Justice Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 305
    1/31/2012 House • Now in Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 318
    2/14/2012 House • On Committee agenda-- Health and Human Services Committee, 02/16/12, 9:00 am, 404 HOB
    2/16/2012 House • CS/CS/CS by- Health and Human Services Committee; YEAS 18 NAYS 0 -HJ 684
    2/17/2012 House • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.19(c)
    2/20/2012 House • Placed on Calendar -HJ 682
    • CS/CS/CS by Health and Human Services Committee read 1st time -HJ 677
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/22/12
    2/22/2012 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 723
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    2/23/2012 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 771
    • CS passed; YEAS 114 NAYS 0 -HJ 772
    2/24/2012 Senate • In Messages
    3/2/2012 Senate • Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations; Budget -SJ 822
    3/5/2012 Senate • Received -SJ 822
    3/6/2012 Senate • Withdrawn from Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Budget Subcommittee on Health and Human Services Appropriations; Budget -SJ 880
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading -SJ 880
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 320 -SJ 880
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 880
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/7/2012 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 910
    • CS passed; YEAS 39 NAYS 0 -SJ 911
    3/7/2012 House • Ordered enrolled -HJ 1178
    3/23/2012 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
    4/6/2012 • Approved by Governor
    4/8/2012 • Chapter No. 2012-73

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 943, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/7/2012 at 4:35 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 320 (c2) Background Screening Storms Similar Last Action: 3/6/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73) -SJ 880
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 1091 Medicaid Provider Accountability Nunez Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73)
    Location: In committee/council (HSQS)     		Track This Bill
    H 1419 (e1) Health Care Facilities Brodeur Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Health Regulation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184)
    Location: In committee/council (HR)     		Track This Bill
    S 1316 (c2) Health Care Gaetz Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/HB 653 (Ch. 2012-64), CS/CS/CS/HB 711 (Ch. 2012-66), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill
    S 1884 (c2) Health Regulation by the Agency for Health Care Administration Garcia Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 711 (Ch. 2012-66), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/SB 730 (Ch. 2012-44)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill

    Citations - Statutes (17)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.4572 Screening of mental health personnel. Page 5 (pdf)
    408.809 Background screening; prohibited offenses. Page 5 (pdf)
    409.1757 Persons not required to be refingerprinted or rescreened. Page 12 (pdf)
    409.221 Consumer-directed care program. Page 12 (pdf)
    413.20 Definitions. Page 13 (pdf)
    413.208 Service providers; quality assurance and fitness for responsibilities. Page 13 (pdf)
    430.0402 Screening of direct service providers. Page 18 (pdf)
    435.02 Definitions. Page 22 (pdf)
    435.04 Level 2 screening standards. Page 23 (pdf)
    435.06 Exclusion from employment. Page 24 (pdf)
    435.12 Page 24 (pdf)
    456.0135 Page 26 (pdf)
    464.203 Certified nursing assistants; certification requirement. Page 27 (pdf)
    943.05 Criminal Justice Information Program; duties; crime reports. Page 29 (pdf)
    943.053 Dissemination of criminal justice information; fees. Page 31 (pdf)
    943.0585 Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records. Page 34 (pdf)
    943.059 Court-ordered sealing of criminal history records. Page 37 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/CS/HB 943, Committee Substitute 3 Posted 2/17/2012 at 4:22 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 320 (c2) Background Screening Storms Similar Last Action: 3/6/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73) -SJ 880
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 1091 Medicaid Provider Accountability Nunez Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73)
    Location: In committee/council (HSQS)     		Track This Bill
    H 1419 (e1) Health Care Facilities Brodeur Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Health Regulation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184)
    Location: In committee/council (HR)     		Track This Bill
    S 1316 (c2) Health Care Gaetz Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/HB 653 (Ch. 2012-64), CS/CS/CS/HB 711 (Ch. 2012-66), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill
    S 1884 (c2) Health Regulation by the Agency for Health Care Administration Garcia Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 711 (Ch. 2012-66), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/SB 730 (Ch. 2012-44)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill

    Floor Votes (2)

    Date Chamber Result
    2/23/2012 2:21 PM House 114 Yeas - 0 Nays
    3/7/2012 9:58 AM Senate 39 Yeas - 0 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (17)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.4572 Screening of mental health personnel. Page 5 (pdf)
    408.809 Background screening; prohibited offenses. Page 5 (pdf)
    409.1757 Persons not required to be refingerprinted or rescreened. Page 12 (pdf)
    409.221 Consumer-directed care program. Page 12 (pdf)
    413.20 Definitions. Page 13 (pdf)
    413.208 Service providers; quality assurance and fitness for responsibilities. Page 13 (pdf)
    430.0402 Screening of direct service providers. Page 18 (pdf)
    435.02 Definitions. Page 22 (pdf)
    435.04 Level 2 screening standards. Page 23 (pdf)
    435.06 Exclusion from employment. Page 24 (pdf)
    435.12 Page 24 (pdf)
    456.0135 Page 26 (pdf)
    464.203 Certified nursing assistants; certification requirement. Page 27 (pdf)
    943.05 Criminal Justice Information Program; duties; crime reports. Page 29 (pdf)
    943.053 Dissemination of criminal justice information; fees. Page 31 (pdf)
    943.0585 Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records. Page 34 (pdf)
    943.059 Court-ordered sealing of criminal history records. Page 37 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 943, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 1/30/2012 at 11:34 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Health and Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/17/2012 (pdf)

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 320 (c1) Background Screening Storms Similar Last Action: 3/6/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73) -SJ 880
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 1091 Medicaid Provider Accountability Nunez Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 H Died in Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73)
    Location: In committee/council (HSQS)     		Track This Bill
    H 1419 (c1) Health Care Facilities Brodeur Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Health Regulation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184)
    Location: In committee/council (HR)     		Track This Bill
    S 1316 (c1) Health Care Gaetz Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/HB 653 (Ch. 2012-64), CS/CS/CS/HB 711 (Ch. 2012-66), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill
    S 1884 (c1) Health Regulation by the Agency for Health Care Administration Garcia Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 711 (Ch. 2012-66), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/SB 730 (Ch. 2012-44)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    491213 - Amendment
    Between lines 331 and 332, insert:     		Holder 2/15/2012
    6:09 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/16/2012     		PDF
    942789 - Amendment
    Remove line 470 and insert:     		Holder 2/15/2012
    6:10 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/16/2012     		PDF
    327373 - Amendment
    Remove lines 562-579 and insert:     		Holder 2/15/2012
    6:11 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/16/2012     		PDF
    111011 - Amendment
    Remove lines 851-861 and insert:     		Holder 2/15/2012
    6:12 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/16/2012     		PDF
    878599 - Amendment
    Remove lines 947-957 and insert:     		Holder 2/15/2012
    6:12 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    2/16/2012     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (15)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.4572 Screening of mental health personnel. Page 4 (pdf)
    408.809 Background screening; prohibited offenses. Page 5 (pdf)
    409.1757 Persons not required to be refingerprinted or rescreened. Page 11 (pdf)
    409.221 Consumer-directed care program. Page 12 (pdf)
    430.0402 Screening of direct service providers. Page 12 (pdf)
    435.02 Definitions. Page 17 (pdf)
    435.04 Level 2 screening standards. Page 18 (pdf)
    435.06 Exclusion from employment. Page 18 (pdf)
    435.12 Page 18 (pdf)
    456.0135 Page 20 (pdf)
    464.203 Certified nursing assistants; certification requirement. Page 22 (pdf)
    943.05 Criminal Justice Information Program; duties; crime reports. Page 23 (pdf)
    943.053 Dissemination of criminal justice information; fees. Page 25 (pdf)
    943.0585 Court-ordered expunction of criminal history records. Page 28 (pdf)
    943.059 Court-ordered sealing of criminal history records. Page 32 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 943, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 1/19/2012 at 7:43 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 1/30/2012 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 320 Background Screening Storms Similar Last Action: 3/6/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73) -SJ 880
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 1419 Health Care Facilities Brodeur Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Health Regulation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184)
    Location: In committee/council (HR)     		Track This Bill
    S 1884 Health Regulation by the Agency for Health Care Administration Garcia Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 711 (Ch. 2012-66), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/SB 730 (Ch. 2012-44)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (10)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    545059 - Amendment
    Remove lines 61-72 and insert:     		Holder 1/24/2012
    8:03 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/25/2012     		PDF
    088263 - Amendment
    Between lines 72 and 73, insert:     		Holder 1/24/2012
    8:03 PM     		Withdrawn
    1/25/2012     		PDF
    589909 - Amendment
    Remove lines 107-136 and insert:     		Holder 1/24/2012
    7:58 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/25/2012     		PDF
    684339 - Amendment
    Remove lines 193-207 and insert:     		Holder 1/24/2012
    7:59 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/25/2012     		PDF
    938095 - Amendment
    Remove lines 219-229     		Holder 1/24/2012
    8:00 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/25/2012     		PDF
    879983 - Amendment
    Remove lines 279-291 and insert:     		Holder 1/24/2012
    8:01 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/25/2012     		PDF
    724391 - Amendment
    Remove line 411 and insert:     		Holder 1/24/2012
    8:01 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/25/2012     		PDF
    471799 - Amendment
    Remove lines 440-490 and insert:     		Holder 1/24/2012
    7:54 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/25/2012     		PDF
    855363 - Amendment
    Between lines 489 and 490, insert:     		Holder 1/24/2012
    8:03 PM     		Withdrawn
    1/25/2012     		PDF
    hierarchy 472003 - Substitute Amendment (855363)
    Between lines 489 and 490, insert:     		Grant 1/25/2012
    3:19 PM     		Withdrawn
    1/25/2012     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (8)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.4572 Screening of mental health personnel. Page 3 (pdf)
    408.809 Background screening; prohibited offenses. Page 9 (pdf)
    409.1757 Persons not required to be refingerprinted or rescreened. Page 3 (pdf)
    430.0402 Screening of direct service providers. Page 4 (pdf)
    435.04 Level 2 screening standards. Page 7 (pdf)
    435.06 Exclusion from employment. Page 8 (pdf)
    435.07 Exemptions from disqualification. Page 8 (pdf)
    464.203 Certified nursing assistants; certification requirement. Page 15 (pdf)

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  • HB 943, Original Filed Version Posted 12/7/2011 at 11:41 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Health and Human Services Access Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 4/10/2012 (pdf)

    Related Bills (3)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 320 Background Screening Storms Identical Last Action: 3/6/2012 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73) -SJ 880
    Location: Laid on Table     		Track This Bill
    H 1419 Health Care Facilities Brodeur Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died in Health Regulation, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/CS/CS/HB 1263 (Ch. 2012-184)
    Location: In committee/council (HR)     		Track This Bill
    S 1884 Health Regulation by the Agency for Health Care Administration Garcia Compare Last Action: 3/9/2012 S Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 517 (Ch. 2012-61), CS/CS/CS/HB 711 (Ch. 2012-66), CS/CS/HB 787 (Ch. 2012-160), CS/CS/CS/HB 943 (Ch. 2012-73), CS/SB 730 (Ch. 2012-44)
    Location: On Special Order Calendar     		Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    184877 - Amendment
    Remove lines 91-112 and insert:     		Holder 1/14/2012
    1:30 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/17/2012     		PDF
    939349 - Amendment
    Remove lines 342-350 and insert:     		Holder 1/14/2012
    2:16 PM     		Adopted without Objection
    1/17/2012     		PDF

    Citations - Statutes (8)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    394.4572 Screening of mental health personnel. Page 3 (pdf)
    408.809 Background screening; prohibited offenses. Page 8 (pdf)
    409.1757 Persons not required to be refingerprinted or rescreened. Page 3 (pdf)
    430.0402 Screening of direct service providers. Page 4 (pdf)
    435.04 Level 2 screening standards. Page 7 (pdf)
    435.06 Exclusion from employment. Page 7 (pdf)
    435.07 Exemptions from disqualification. Page 8 (pdf)
    464.203 Certified nursing assistants; certification requirement. Page 14 (pdf)

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