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CS/CS/HB 607: Direct Care Workers

GENERAL BILL by Health and Human Services Committee ; Health Quality Subcommittee ; Pigman ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Bush ; Daniels ; Jacquet ; Magar ; Roth ; Sabatini ; Slosberg ; Smith, D.

Direct Care Workers; Requiring a licensed home health agency that authorizes a registered nurse to delegate tasks to a certified nursing assistant or a home health aide to ensure that certain requirements are met; requiring home health aides to complete annual inservice training in medication administration and medication error prevention, in addition to existing annual inservice training requirements; creating the Excellence in Home Health Program and the Nurse Registry Excellence Program, respectively, within the agency for a specified purpose; requiring the agency to adopt rules establishing program criteria, etc. APPROPRIATION: $5,789,297

Effective Date: 7/1/2020
Last Action: 3/12/2020 - Chapter No. 2020-9
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    11/12/2019 House • Filed
    11/25/2019 House • Referred to Health Quality Subcommittee; Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 49
    12/4/2019 House • On Committee agenda-- Health Quality Subcommittee, 12/11/19, 8:30 am, Webster Hall
    12/11/2019 House • CS by Health Quality Subcommittee; YEAS 14 NAYS 1 -HJ 329
    12/16/2019 House • Pending review of CS under Rule 7.18(c)
    12/18/2019 House • Now in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee -HJ 383
    1/13/2020 House • On Committee agenda-- Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee, 01/15/20, 1:00 pm, Sumner Hall
    1/14/2020 House • Introduced -HJ 49
    • CS by Health Quality Subcommittee read 1st time -HJ 280,282
    1/15/2020 House • Favorable by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee; YEAS 11 NAYS 0 -HJ 392
    • Now in Health and Human Services Committee -HJ 392
    2/24/2020 House • On Committee agenda-- Health and Human Services Committee, 02/26/20, 9:00 am, Morris Hall
    2/26/2020 House • CS/CS by- Health and Human Services Committee; YEAS 15 NAYS 0 -HJ 677
    • Pending review of CS -under Rule 7.18(c)
    2/27/2020 House • CS/CS by Health and Human Services Committee read 1st time -HJ 671
    • Placed on Calendar -HJ 681
    3/2/2020 House • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/05/20
    3/5/2020 House • Read 2nd time -HJ 754
    • Amendment(s) adopted (192181) -HJ 755
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/6/2020 House • Read 3rd time -HJ 823
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 94 NAYS 12 -HJ 824
    3/6/2020 Senate • In Messages
    • Referred to Appropriations -SJ 521
    • Received -SJ 519
    3/10/2020 Senate • Withdrawn from Appropriations -SJ 599
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Substituted for CS/CS/SB 1676 -SJ 601
    • Read 2nd time -SJ 599
    • Amendment(s) adopted (707914) -SJ 620
    • Placed on 3rd reading
    3/11/2020 Senate • Read 3rd time -SJ 662
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 30 NAYS 10 -SJ 664
    3/11/2020 House • In returning messages
    • Concurred in 1 amendment(s) (707914) -HJ 1099
    • CS passed as amended; YEAS 107 NAYS 8 -HJ 1099
    • Ordered engrossed, then enrolled -HJ 1099
    3/11/2020 • Signed by Officers and presented to Governor -HJ 1130
    • Approved by Governor -HJ 1130
    3/12/2020 • Chapter No. 2020-9

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  • CS/CS/HB 607, Enrolled (Current Bill Version) Posted 3/11/2020 at 4:15 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 7017 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses' Registration Fees Health Quality Subcommittee Linked Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)
    H 1205 (c1) Price Transparency in Health Care Services Rodriguez Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)
    H 7053 (e2) Direct Care Health Market Reform Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/SB 344 (Ch. 2020-73)
    S 116 (c1) Prescription Insulin Drugs Cruz Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)
    S 1556 (c2) Nondiscrimination in Organ Transplants Bean Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1179 (Ch. 2020-139), CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9) -SJ 652
    S 1676 (c2) Direct Care Workers Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9) -SJ 601

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  • CS/CS/HB 607, Engrossed 2 Posted 3/11/2020 at 4:04 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (6)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 7017 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses' Registration Fees Health Quality Subcommittee Linked Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)
    H 1205 (c1) Price Transparency in Health Care Services Rodriguez Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Rules, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)
    H 7053 (e2) Direct Care Health Market Reform Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/SB 344 (Ch. 2020-73)
    S 116 (c1) Prescription Insulin Drugs Cruz Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Environment, and General Government, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)
    S 1556 (c2) Nondiscrimination in Organ Transplants Bean Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 1179 (Ch. 2020-139), CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9) -SJ 652
    S 1676 (c2) Direct Care Workers Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9) -SJ 601

    Citations - Statutes (41)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    381.026 Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Page 25 (pdf)
    382.008 Death, fetal death, and nonviable birth registration. Page 26 (pdf)
    382.011 Medical examiner determination of cause of death. Page 29 (pdf)
    394.463 Involuntary examination. Page 29 (pdf)
    397.501 Rights of individuals. Page 32 (pdf)
    400.141 Administration and management of nursing home facilities. Page 10 (pdf)
    400.23 Rules; evaluation and deficiencies; licensure status. Page 11 (pdf)
    400.461 Short title; purpose. Page 11 (pdf)
    400.462 Definitions. Page 11 (pdf)
    400.464 Home health agencies to be licensed; expiration of license; exemptions; unlawful acts; penalties. Page 12 (pdf)
    400.488 Assistance with self-administration of medication. Page 13 (pdf)
    400.489 Page 15 (pdf)
    400.490 Page 16 (pdf)
    400.52 Page 16 (pdf)
    400.53 Page 18 (pdf)
    400.822 Page 21 (pdf)
    409.905 Mandatory Medicaid services. Page 33 (pdf)
    456.053 Financial arrangements between referring health care providers and providers of health care services. Page 34 (pdf)
    464.003 Definitions. Page 38 (pdf)
    464.012 Licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; fees; controlled substance prescribing. Page 39 (pdf)
    464.0123 Page 40 (pdf)
    464.0155 Page 47 (pdf)
    464.0156 Page 22 (pdf)
    464.018 Disciplinary actions. Page 24 (pdf)
    464.018 Disciplinary actions. Page 49 (pdf)
    464.2035 Page 24 (pdf)
    626.9707 Disability insurance; discrimination on basis of sickle-cell trait prohibited. Page 52 (pdf)
    627.64025 Page 52 (pdf)
    627.6621 Page 53 (pdf)
    627.6699 Employee Health Care Access Act. Page 53 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 53 (pdf)
    641.31075 Page 58 (pdf)
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate. Page 59 (pdf)
    744.2006 Office of Public and Professional Guardians; appointment, notification. Page 59 (pdf)
    744.331 Procedures to determine incapacity. Page 60 (pdf)
    744.3675 Annual guardianship plan. Page 61 (pdf)
    766.118 Determination of noneconomic damages. Page 62 (pdf)
    768.135 Volunteer team physicians; immunity. Page 63 (pdf)
    1006.062 Administration of medication and provision of medical services by district school board personnel. Page 63 (pdf)
    1006.20 Athletics in public K-12 schools. Page 64 (pdf)
    1009.65 Medical Education Reimbursement and Loan Repayment Program. Page 66 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 607, Engrossed 1 Posted 3/5/2020 at 1:41 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 7017 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses' Registration Fees Health Quality Subcommittee Linked Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)
    H 211 (c1) Courts Civil Justice Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 344 (Ch. 2020-73) -HJ 1070
    H 471 Council on Physician Assistants Plasencia Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Health Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133)
    H 7053 (e2) Direct Care Health Market Reform Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/SB 344 (Ch. 2020-73)
    S 344 (er) Courts Bradley Compare Last Action: 6/24/2020 Chapter No. 2020-73
    S 584 (c1) Council on Physician Assistants Harrell Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133)
    S 1676 (c2) Direct Care Workers Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9) -SJ 601

    Floor Amendments (5)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    933614 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Albritton 3/9/2020
    2:08 PM
    Senate: Replaced by Substitute Amendment
    3/10/2020
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 848330 - Substitute Amendment (Delete All) (933614)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Albritton 3/9/2020
    3:56 PM
    Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    3/10/2020
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 464740 - Amendment to Amendment (848330)
    Delete lines 734 - 1477 and insert:
    Albritton 3/9/2020
    4:57 PM
    Senate: Replaced by Engrossed Amendment
    3/10/2020
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 707914 - Substitute Amendment (Delete All) (933614)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Albritton 3/10/2020
    5:52 PM
    House: Concur
    3/11/2020
    Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 164078 - Amendment to Amendment (707914)
    Delete lines 849 - 869 and insert:
    Albritton 3/10/2020
    8:34 PM
    Senate: Withdrawn
    3/11/2020
    Web Page
    PDF

    Floor Votes (3)

    Date Chamber Result
    3/6/2020 9:24 AM House 94 Yeas - 12 Nays
    3/11/2020 10:56 AM Senate 30 Yeas - 10 Nays
    3/11/2020 12:31 PM House 107 Yeas - 8 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (84)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.01 Definitions. Page 58 (pdf)
    39.303 Child Protection Teams and sexual abuse treatment programs; services; eligible cases. Page 59 (pdf)
    39.304 Photographs, medical examinations, X rays, and medical treatment of abused, abandoned, or neglected child. Page 60 (pdf)
    110.12315 Prescription drug program. Page 61 (pdf)
    252.515 Postdisaster Relief Assistance Act; immunity from civil liability. Page 62 (pdf)
    310.071 Deputy pilot certification. Page 63 (pdf)
    310.073 State pilot licensing. Page 64 (pdf)
    310.081 Department to examine and license state pilots and certificate deputy pilots; vacancies. Page 65 (pdf)
    320.0848 Persons who have disabilities; issuance of disabled parking permits; temporary permits; permits for certain providers of transportation services to persons who have disabilities. Page 67 (pdf)
    381.00315 Public health advisories; public health emergencies; isolation and quarantines. Page 68 (pdf)
    381.00593 Public school volunteer health care practitioner program. Page 72 (pdf)
    381.026 Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Page 73 (pdf)
    382.008 Death, fetal death, and nonviable birth registration. Page 73 (pdf)
    382.011 Medical examiner determination of cause of death. Page 76 (pdf)
    383.14 Screening for metabolic disorders, other hereditary and congenital disorders, and environmental risk factors. Page 77 (pdf)
    390.0111 Termination of pregnancies. Page 78 (pdf)
    390.012 Powers of agency; rules; disposal of fetal remains. Page 82 (pdf)
    394.463 Involuntary examination. Page 86 (pdf)
    395.0191 Staff membership and clinical privileges. Page 89 (pdf)
    395.602 Rural hospitals. Page 90 (pdf)
    397.501 Rights of individuals. Page 91 (pdf)
    397.679 Emergency admission; circumstances justifying. Page 92 (pdf)
    397.6793 Professional’s certificate for emergency admission. Page 93 (pdf)
    400.021 Definitions. Page 94 (pdf)
    400.172 Respite care provided in nursing home facilities. Page 95 (pdf)
    400.487 Home health service agreements; physician’s, physician assistant’s, and advanced practice registered nurse’s treatment orders; patient assessment; establishment and review of plan of care; provision of services; orders not to resuscitate. Page 95 (pdf)
    400.506 Licensure of nurse registries; requirements; penalties. Page 96 (pdf)
    400.9973 Client admission, transfer, and discharge. Page 98 (pdf)
    400.9974 Client comprehensive treatment plans; client services. Page 98 (pdf)
    400.9976 Administration of medication. Page 99 (pdf)
    400.9979 Restraint and seclusion; client safety. Page 100 (pdf)
    401.445 Emergency examination and treatment of incapacitated persons. Page 102 (pdf)
    409.905 Mandatory Medicaid services. Page 14 (pdf)
    409.906 Optional Medicaid services. Page 104 (pdf)
    409.908 Reimbursement of Medicaid providers. Page 104 (pdf)
    409.973 Benefits. Page 107 (pdf)
    429.26 Appropriateness of placements; examinations of residents. Page 107 (pdf)
    429.918 Licensure designation as a specialized Alzheimer’s services adult day care center. Page 108 (pdf)
    440.102 Drug-free workplace program requirements. Page 110 (pdf)
    456.0391 Advanced practice registered nurses; information required for licensure. Page 15 (pdf)
    456.041 Practitioner profile; creation. Page 20 (pdf)
    456.053 Financial arrangements between referring health care providers and providers of health care services. Page 110 (pdf)
    456.072 Grounds for discipline; penalties; enforcement. Page 115 (pdf)
    456.44 Controlled substance prescribing. Page 115 (pdf)
    458.3265 Pain-management clinics. Page 116 (pdf)
    458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department. Page 117 (pdf)
    458.347 Physician assistants. Page 20 (pdf)
    459.0137 Pain-management clinics. Page 118 (pdf)
    459.015 Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department. Page 119 (pdf)
    459.022 Physician assistants. Page 34 (pdf)
    464.003 Definitions. Page 120 (pdf)
    464.012 Licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; fees; controlled substance prescribing. Page 46 (pdf)
    464.0123 Page 49 (pdf)
    464.0155 Page 54 (pdf)
    464.018 Disciplinary actions. Page 55 (pdf)
    464.0205 Retired volunteer nurse certificate. Page 120 (pdf)
    480.0475 Massage establishments; prohibited practices. Page 121 (pdf)
    493.6108 Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 122 (pdf)
    626.9707 Disability insurance; discrimination on basis of sickle-cell trait prohibited. Page 122 (pdf)
    627.357 Medical malpractice self-insurance. Page 123 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 124 (pdf)
    633.412 Firefighters; qualifications for certification. Page 129 (pdf)
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate. Page 130 (pdf)
    744.2006 Office of Public and Professional Guardians; appointment, notification. Page 130 (pdf)
    744.331 Procedures to determine incapacity. Page 131 (pdf)
    744.3675 Annual guardianship plan. Page 133 (pdf)
    766.103 Florida Medical Consent Law. Page 134 (pdf)
    766.105 Florida Patient’s Compensation Fund. Page 135 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 137 (pdf)
    766.1116 Health care practitioner; waiver of license renewal fees and continuing education requirements. Page 139 (pdf)
    766.118 Determination of noneconomic damages. Page 140 (pdf)
    768.135 Volunteer team physicians; immunity. Page 140 (pdf)
    794.08 Female genital mutilation. Page 141 (pdf)
    893.02 Definitions. Page 141 (pdf)
    943.13 Officers’ minimum qualifications for employment or appointment. Page 142 (pdf)
    945.603 Powers and duties of authority. Page 143 (pdf)
    948.03 Terms and conditions of probation. Page 144 (pdf)
    984.03 Definitions. Page 145 (pdf)
    985.03 Definitions. Page 145 (pdf)
    1002.20 K-12 student and parent rights. Page 145 (pdf)
    1002.42 Private schools. Page 148 (pdf)
    1006.062 Administration of medication and provision of medical services by district school board personnel. Page 148 (pdf)
    1006.20 Athletics in public K-12 schools. Page 152 (pdf)
    1009.65 Medical Education Reimbursement and Loan Repayment Program. Page 152 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/HB 607, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 2/26/2020 at 6:01 PM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (7)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 7017 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses' Registration Fees Health Quality Subcommittee Linked Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)
    H 211 (c1) Courts Civil Justice Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 H Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 344 (Ch. 2020-73) -HJ 1070
    H 471 Council on Physician Assistants Plasencia Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Health Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133)
    H 7053 (c2) Direct Care Health Market Reform Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/SB 344 (Ch. 2020-73)
    S 344 (c1) Courts Bradley Compare Last Action: 6/24/2020 Chapter No. 2020-73
    S 584 (c1) Council on Physician Assistants Harrell Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133)
    S 1676 (c2) Direct Care Workers Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9) -SJ 601

    Floor Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    192181 - Amendment
    Between lines 324 and 325, insert:
    Pigman 3/3/2020
    11:36 AM
    House: Adopted
    3/5/2020
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (83)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    39.01 Definitions. Page 57 (pdf)
    39.303 Child Protection Teams and sexual abuse treatment programs; services; eligible cases. Page 57 (pdf)
    39.304 Photographs, medical examinations, X rays, and medical treatment of abused, abandoned, or neglected child. Page 59 (pdf)
    110.12315 Prescription drug program. Page 60 (pdf)
    252.515 Postdisaster Relief Assistance Act; immunity from civil liability. Page 61 (pdf)
    310.071 Deputy pilot certification. Page 62 (pdf)
    310.073 State pilot licensing. Page 63 (pdf)
    310.081 Department to examine and license state pilots and certificate deputy pilots; vacancies. Page 64 (pdf)
    320.0848 Persons who have disabilities; issuance of disabled parking permits; temporary permits; permits for certain providers of transportation services to persons who have disabilities. Page 65 (pdf)
    381.00315 Public health advisories; public health emergencies; isolation and quarantines. Page 67 (pdf)
    381.00593 Public school volunteer health care practitioner program. Page 70 (pdf)
    381.026 Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Page 71 (pdf)
    382.008 Death, fetal death, and nonviable birth registration. Page 72 (pdf)
    382.011 Medical examiner determination of cause of death. Page 75 (pdf)
    383.14 Screening for metabolic disorders, other hereditary and congenital disorders, and environmental risk factors. Page 75 (pdf)
    390.0111 Termination of pregnancies. Page 77 (pdf)
    390.012 Powers of agency; rules; disposal of fetal remains. Page 80 (pdf)
    394.463 Involuntary examination. Page 84 (pdf)
    395.0191 Staff membership and clinical privileges. Page 88 (pdf)
    395.602 Rural hospitals. Page 88 (pdf)
    397.501 Rights of individuals. Page 90 (pdf)
    397.679 Emergency admission; circumstances justifying. Page 91 (pdf)
    397.6793 Professional’s certificate for emergency admission. Page 91 (pdf)
    400.021 Definitions. Page 93 (pdf)
    400.172 Respite care provided in nursing home facilities. Page 93 (pdf)
    400.487 Home health service agreements; physician’s, physician assistant’s, and advanced practice registered nurse’s treatment orders; patient assessment; establishment and review of plan of care; provision of services; orders not to resuscitate. Page 94 (pdf)
    400.506 Licensure of nurse registries; requirements; penalties. Page 95 (pdf)
    400.9973 Client admission, transfer, and discharge. Page 96 (pdf)
    400.9974 Client comprehensive treatment plans; client services. Page 97 (pdf)
    400.9976 Administration of medication. Page 97 (pdf)
    400.9979 Restraint and seclusion; client safety. Page 99 (pdf)
    401.445 Emergency examination and treatment of incapacitated persons. Page 100 (pdf)
    409.906 Optional Medicaid services. Page 102 (pdf)
    409.908 Reimbursement of Medicaid providers. Page 103 (pdf)
    409.973 Benefits. Page 105 (pdf)
    429.26 Appropriateness of placements; examinations of residents. Page 105 (pdf)
    429.918 Licensure designation as a specialized Alzheimer’s services adult day care center. Page 107 (pdf)
    440.102 Drug-free workplace program requirements. Page 108 (pdf)
    456.0391 Advanced practice registered nurses; information required for licensure. Page 14 (pdf)
    456.041 Practitioner profile; creation. Page 18 (pdf)
    456.053 Financial arrangements between referring health care providers and providers of health care services. Page 109 (pdf)
    456.072 Grounds for discipline; penalties; enforcement. Page 113 (pdf)
    456.44 Controlled substance prescribing. Page 114 (pdf)
    458.3265 Pain-management clinics. Page 115 (pdf)
    458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department. Page 115 (pdf)
    458.347 Physician assistants. Page 19 (pdf)
    459.0137 Pain-management clinics. Page 116 (pdf)
    459.015 Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department. Page 117 (pdf)
    459.022 Physician assistants. Page 33 (pdf)
    464.003 Definitions. Page 118 (pdf)
    464.012 Licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; fees; controlled substance prescribing. Page 44 (pdf)
    464.0123 Page 47 (pdf)
    464.0155 Page 53 (pdf)
    464.018 Disciplinary actions. Page 54 (pdf)
    464.0205 Retired volunteer nurse certificate. Page 119 (pdf)
    480.0475 Massage establishments; prohibited practices. Page 119 (pdf)
    493.6108 Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 120 (pdf)
    626.9707 Disability insurance; discrimination on basis of sickle-cell trait prohibited. Page 121 (pdf)
    627.357 Medical malpractice self-insurance. Page 121 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 122 (pdf)
    633.412 Firefighters; qualifications for certification. Page 128 (pdf)
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate. Page 128 (pdf)
    744.2006 Office of Public and Professional Guardians; appointment, notification. Page 129 (pdf)
    744.331 Procedures to determine incapacity. Page 130 (pdf)
    744.3675 Annual guardianship plan. Page 131 (pdf)
    766.103 Florida Medical Consent Law. Page 132 (pdf)
    766.105 Florida Patient’s Compensation Fund. Page 134 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 135 (pdf)
    766.1116 Health care practitioner; waiver of license renewal fees and continuing education requirements. Page 137 (pdf)
    766.118 Determination of noneconomic damages. Page 138 (pdf)
    768.135 Volunteer team physicians; immunity. Page 139 (pdf)
    794.08 Female genital mutilation. Page 139 (pdf)
    893.02 Definitions. Page 140 (pdf)
    943.13 Officers’ minimum qualifications for employment or appointment. Page 140 (pdf)
    945.603 Powers and duties of authority. Page 142 (pdf)
    948.03 Terms and conditions of probation. Page 142 (pdf)
    984.03 Definitions. Page 143 (pdf)
    985.03 Definitions. Page 143 (pdf)
    1002.20 K-12 student and parent rights. Page 144 (pdf)
    1002.42 Private schools. Page 146 (pdf)
    1006.062 Administration of medication and provision of medical services by district school board personnel. Page 147 (pdf)
    1006.20 Athletics in public K-12 schools. Page 149 (pdf)
    1009.65 Medical Education Reimbursement and Loan Repayment Program. Page 151 (pdf)

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  • CS/HB 607, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 12/16/2019 at 10:10 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 1/15/2020 (pdf)
    Health and Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) 2/26/2020 (pdf)

    Related Bills (5)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 7017 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses' Registration Fees Health Quality Subcommittee Linked Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)
    H 471 Council on Physician Assistants Plasencia Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Health Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133)
    H 7053 (c1) Direct Care Workers Health Market Reform Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9), CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133), CS/SB 344 (Ch. 2020-73)
    S 584 (c1) Council on Physician Assistants Harrell Compare Last Action: 3/14/2020 S Died in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 713 (Ch. 2020-133)
    S 1676 (c1) Direct Care Workers Albritton Compare Last Action: 3/10/2020 S Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9) -SJ 601

    Committee Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    312211 - Amendment
    Remove lines 640-644 and insert:
    Pigman 2/25/2020
    7:57 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/26/2020
    PDF
    566797 - Amendment
    Remove line 1197 and insert:
    Pigman 2/25/2020
    7:58 PM
    Adopted without Objection
    2/26/2020
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (83)

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    39.01 Definitions. Page 57 (pdf)
    39.303 Child Protection Teams and sexual abuse treatment programs; services; eligible cases. Page 57 (pdf)
    39.304 Photographs, medical examinations, X rays, and medical treatment of abused, abandoned, or neglected child. Page 59 (pdf)
    110.12315 Prescription drug program. Page 60 (pdf)
    252.515 Postdisaster Relief Assistance Act; immunity from civil liability. Page 61 (pdf)
    310.071 Deputy pilot certification. Page 62 (pdf)
    310.073 State pilot licensing. Page 63 (pdf)
    310.081 Department to examine and license state pilots and certificate deputy pilots; vacancies. Page 64 (pdf)
    320.0848 Persons who have disabilities; issuance of disabled parking permits; temporary permits; permits for certain providers of transportation services to persons who have disabilities. Page 65 (pdf)
    381.00315 Public health advisories; public health emergencies; isolation and quarantines. Page 67 (pdf)
    381.00593 Public school volunteer health care practitioner program. Page 70 (pdf)
    381.026 Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Page 71 (pdf)
    382.008 Death, fetal death, and nonviable birth registration. Page 72 (pdf)
    382.011 Medical examiner determination of cause of death. Page 75 (pdf)
    383.14 Screening for metabolic disorders, other hereditary and congenital disorders, and environmental risk factors. Page 75 (pdf)
    390.0111 Termination of pregnancies. Page 77 (pdf)
    390.012 Powers of agency; rules; disposal of fetal remains. Page 80 (pdf)
    394.463 Involuntary examination. Page 84 (pdf)
    395.0191 Staff membership and clinical privileges. Page 88 (pdf)
    395.602 Rural hospitals. Page 88 (pdf)
    397.501 Rights of individuals. Page 90 (pdf)
    397.679 Emergency admission; circumstances justifying. Page 91 (pdf)
    397.6793 Professional’s certificate for emergency admission. Page 91 (pdf)
    400.021 Definitions. Page 93 (pdf)
    400.172 Respite care provided in nursing home facilities. Page 93 (pdf)
    400.487 Home health service agreements; physician’s, physician assistant’s, and advanced practice registered nurse’s treatment orders; patient assessment; establishment and review of plan of care; provision of services; orders not to resuscitate. Page 94 (pdf)
    400.506 Licensure of nurse registries; requirements; penalties. Page 95 (pdf)
    400.9973 Client admission, transfer, and discharge. Page 96 (pdf)
    400.9974 Client comprehensive treatment plans; client services. Page 97 (pdf)
    400.9976 Administration of medication. Page 97 (pdf)
    400.9979 Restraint and seclusion; client safety. Page 99 (pdf)
    401.445 Emergency examination and treatment of incapacitated persons. Page 100 (pdf)
    409.906 Optional Medicaid services. Page 102 (pdf)
    409.908 Reimbursement of Medicaid providers. Page 103 (pdf)
    409.973 Benefits. Page 105 (pdf)
    429.26 Appropriateness of placements; examinations of residents. Page 105 (pdf)
    429.918 Licensure designation as a specialized Alzheimer’s services adult day care center. Page 107 (pdf)
    440.102 Drug-free workplace program requirements. Page 108 (pdf)
    456.0391 Advanced practice registered nurses; information required for licensure. Page 14 (pdf)
    456.041 Practitioner profile; creation. Page 18 (pdf)
    456.053 Financial arrangements between referring health care providers and providers of health care services. Page 109 (pdf)
    456.072 Grounds for discipline; penalties; enforcement. Page 113 (pdf)
    456.44 Controlled substance prescribing. Page 114 (pdf)
    458.3265 Pain-management clinics. Page 115 (pdf)
    458.331 Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department. Page 115 (pdf)
    458.347 Physician assistants. Page 19 (pdf)
    459.0137 Pain-management clinics. Page 116 (pdf)
    459.015 Grounds for disciplinary action; action by the board and department. Page 117 (pdf)
    459.022 Physician assistants. Page 33 (pdf)
    464.003 Definitions. Page 118 (pdf)
    464.012 Licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; fees; controlled substance prescribing. Page 44 (pdf)
    464.0123 Page 47 (pdf)
    464.0155 Page 53 (pdf)
    464.018 Disciplinary actions. Page 54 (pdf)
    464.0205 Retired volunteer nurse certificate. Page 119 (pdf)
    480.0475 Massage establishments; prohibited practices. Page 119 (pdf)
    493.6108 Investigation of applicants by Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Page 120 (pdf)
    626.9707 Disability insurance; discrimination on basis of sickle-cell trait prohibited. Page 121 (pdf)
    627.357 Medical malpractice self-insurance. Page 121 (pdf)
    627.736 Required personal injury protection benefits; exclusions; priority; claims. Page 122 (pdf)
    633.412 Firefighters; qualifications for certification. Page 128 (pdf)
    641.495 Requirements for issuance and maintenance of certificate. Page 128 (pdf)
    744.2006 Office of Public and Professional Guardians; appointment, notification. Page 129 (pdf)
    744.331 Procedures to determine incapacity. Page 130 (pdf)
    744.3675 Annual guardianship plan. Page 131 (pdf)
    766.103 Florida Medical Consent Law. Page 132 (pdf)
    766.105 Florida Patient’s Compensation Fund. Page 134 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 135 (pdf)
    766.1116 Health care practitioner; waiver of license renewal fees and continuing education requirements. Page 137 (pdf)
    766.118 Determination of noneconomic damages. Page 138 (pdf)
    768.135 Volunteer team physicians; immunity. Page 139 (pdf)
    794.08 Female genital mutilation. Page 139 (pdf)
    893.02 Definitions. Page 140 (pdf)
    943.13 Officers’ minimum qualifications for employment or appointment. Page 140 (pdf)
    945.603 Powers and duties of authority. Page 142 (pdf)
    948.03 Terms and conditions of probation. Page 142 (pdf)
    984.03 Definitions. Page 143 (pdf)
    985.03 Definitions. Page 143 (pdf)
    1002.20 K-12 student and parent rights. Page 144 (pdf)
    1002.42 Private schools. Page 146 (pdf)
    1006.062 Administration of medication and provision of medical services by district school board personnel. Page 147 (pdf)
    1006.20 Athletics in public K-12 schools. Page 149 (pdf)
    1009.65 Medical Education Reimbursement and Loan Repayment Program. Page 151 (pdf)

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  • HB 607, Original Filed Version Posted 11/12/2019 at 3:33 PM

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    Analyses:   Health Quality Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) 3/27/2020 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 7017 Advanced Practice Registered Nurses' Registration Fees Health Quality Subcommittee Linked Last Action: 3/14/2020 H Died on Calendar, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 607 (Ch. 2020-9)

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    511213 - Strike All Amendment
    Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert:
    Pigman 12/10/2019
    6:11 PM
    Adopted
    12/11/2019
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    Citations - Statutes (5)

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    381.026 Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Page 2 (pdf)
    464.012 Licensure of advanced practice registered nurses; fees; controlled substance prescribing. Page 3 (pdf)
    464.0123 Page 6 (pdf)
    464.0155 Page 9 (pdf)
    464.018 Disciplinary actions. Page 11 (pdf)

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