CS/CS/HB 1549: Health Care
GENERAL BILL by Health & Human Services Committee ; Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee ; Grant ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Botana ; Garcia ; López, J. ; Trabulsy
Health Care; Revises provisions relating to medical education, public health, health care practitioners, & health care facilities to allow more access to health care services; creates the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the Practice of Audiology & Speech-language Pathology Compact, & the Physical Therapy Interstate Compact. APPROPRIATION: $717,105,294
Effective Date: upon becoming a law
Last Action: 2/21/2024 House - Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15), SB 322 (Ch. 2024-13), CS/CS/HB 975 (Ch. 2024-243), SB 2518 (Ch. 2024-227),
Bill Text: PDF
Last Action: 2/21/2024 House - Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15), SB 322 (Ch. 2024-13), CS/CS/HB 975 (Ch. 2024-243), SB 2518 (Ch. 2024-227),
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8/2024 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/9/2024 | House |
• Referred to Select Committee on Health Innovation • Referred to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Select Committee on Health Innovation • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/10/2024 | House |
• Added to Select Committee on Health Innovation agenda |
| 1/12/2024 | House |
• Favorable by Select Committee on Health Innovation • Reported out of Select Committee on Health Innovation • Now in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee |
| 2/2/2024 | House |
• Added to Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee agenda |
| 2/6/2024 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee |
| 2/7/2024 | House |
• Reported out of Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed |
| 2/8/2024 | House |
• 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1) • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health & Human Services Committee |
| 2/13/2024 | House |
• Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda |
| 2/15/2024 | House |
• Favorable with CS by Health & Human Services Committee • Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee • Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a) • CS Filed • Bill referred to House Calendar • Bill added to Special Order Calendar (2/21/2024) • 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2) |
| 2/21/2024 | House |
• Substituted CS/SB 7016 • Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15), SB 322 (Ch. 2024-13), CS/CS/HB 975 (Ch. 2024-243), SB 2518 (Ch. 2024-227), |
Related Bills
| Bill Number | Subject | Filed By | Relationship | Last Action and Location | Track Bills |
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| H 7041 (c1) | Pub. Rec. and Meetings/Interstate Compacts | Health & Human Services Committee | Linked | Last Action: 2/21/2024 H Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 322 (Ch. 2024-13) |
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| S 7016 (er) | Health Care | Health Policy | Similar | Last Action: 3/22/2024 Chapter No. 2024-15, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 322 (Ch. 2024-13), CS/CS/HB 975 (Ch. 2024-243), CS/CS/HB 7021 (Ch. 2024-245), CS/SB 1600 (Ch. 2024-274), SB 2518 (Ch. 2024-227) |
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| H 877 (c1) | Electronic Health Records | Select Committee on Health Innovation | Compare | Last Action: 3/8/2024 H Died in Health & Human Services Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15) |
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| H 1381 | Interstate Mobility | Alvarez | Compare | Last Action: 3/8/2024 H Died in Commerce Committee; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 1600 (Ch. 2024-274) |
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| S 322 (er) | Public Records and Meetings | Burton | Compare | Last Action: 3/22/2024 Chapter No. 2024-13, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15) |
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| S 668 | Electronic Health Records | Rodriguez | Compare | Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Health Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15) |
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| S 1008 (c1) | Background Screening Requirements | Grall | Compare | Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Fiscal Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 975 (Ch. 2024-243), CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15) |
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| S 1498 | Practice of Audiology and Speech-language Pathology Interstate Compact | Wright | Compare | Last Action: 3/8/2024 S Died in Health Policy, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15) |
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| S 2518 (er) | Health and Human Services | Appropriations | Compare | Last Action: 6/13/2024 Chapter No. 2024-227, companion bill(s) passed, see HB 5001 (Ch. 2024-231), CS/SB 7016 (Ch. 2024-15) |
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Bill Text
| Version | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|
| H 1549 Filed | 1/8/2024 4:35 PM | |
| H 1549 c1 | 2/7/2024 5:15 PM | |
| H 1549 c2 | 2/15/2024 1:30 PM |
Committee Amendments
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
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143345 - Amendment Remove everything after the enacting clause and insert: |
Grant |
2/5/2024 6:50 PM |
Adopted
2/6/2024 |
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024825 - Amendment Between lines 753 and 754, insert: |
Antone |
2/5/2024 8:01 PM |
Withdrawn
2/6/2024 |
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098585 - Amendment Between lines 7868 and 7869, insert: |
Antone |
2/5/2024 8:02 PM |
Withdrawn
2/6/2024 |
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766053 - Amendment Between lines 7868 and 7869, insert: |
Antone |
2/5/2024 8:04 PM |
Withdrawn
2/6/2024 |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Filed | Last Committee Action | Format |
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852257 - Amendment Remove lines 2035-2186 and lines 7131-7325 and lines 7379-7388 and lines 7617-7691 |
Grant |
2/14/2024 8:07 PM |
Adopted without Objection
2/15/2024 |
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613123 - Amendment Between lines 2139 and 2140, insert: |
Grant |
2/14/2024 5:56 PM |
Withdrawn
2/15/2024 |
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672123 - Amendment Remove lines 2629-2730 and lines 3669-3687 and lines 3800-3884 and lines 4503-4579 and lines 4776-5000 and lines 6185-6245 and lines 7598-7616 |
Grant |
2/14/2024 5:58 PM |
Adopted without Objection
2/15/2024 |
Floor Amendments
No Floor Amendments Available
Bill Analyses
| Type | Analysis | Author | Posted | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill Analysis | H 1549 | Select Committee on Health Innovation (Post-Meeting) | 3/27/2024 9:05 AM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 1549 | Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | 2/7/2024 5:01 PM | |
| Bill Analysis | H 1549 | Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | 2/15/2024 1:19 PM |
Vote History - Committee
No Committee Vote History AvailableVote History - Floor
No Vote History AvailableCitations - Statutes (71)
| Citation | Catchline | Location in Bill Location In Bill Help |
|---|---|---|
| 381.4018 | Physician workforce assessment and development. | Page 27 (pdf) |
| 381.4019 | Dental Student Loan Repayment Program. | Page 29 (pdf) |
| 381.402 | Page 33 (pdf) | |
| 381.4021 | Page 38 (pdf) | |
| 381.9855 | Page 39 (pdf) | |
| 383.2163 | Telehealth minority maternity care pilot programs. | Page 42 (pdf) |
| 383.302 | Definitions of terms used in ss. 383.30-383.332. | Page 50 (pdf) |
| 383.3081 | Page 51 (pdf) | |
| 383.309 | Minimum standards for birth centers; rules and enforcement. | Page 52 (pdf) |
| 383.313 | Performance of laboratory and surgical services; use of anesthetic and chemical agents. | Page 53 (pdf) |
| 383.3131 | Page 54 (pdf) | |
| 383.315 | Agreements with consultants for advice or services; maintenance. | Page 56 (pdf) |
| 383.316 | Transfer and transport of clients to hospitals. | Page 56 (pdf) |
| 383.318 | Postpartum care for birth center clients and infants. | Page 57 (pdf) |
| 394.455 | Definitions. | Page 58 (pdf) |
| 394.457 | Operation and administration. | Page 59 (pdf) |
| 394.4598 | Guardian advocate. | Page 60 (pdf) |
| 394.4615 | Clinical records; confidentiality. | Page 62 (pdf) |
| 394.4625 | Voluntary admissions. | Page 63 (pdf) |
| 394.463 | Involuntary examination. | Page 64 (pdf) |
| 394.4655 | Involuntary outpatient services. | Page 65 (pdf) |
| 394.467 | Involuntary inpatient placement. | Page 72 (pdf) |
| 394.4781 | Residential care for psychotic and emotionally disturbed children. | Page 73 (pdf) |
| 394.4785 | Children and adolescents; admission and placement in mental facilities. | Page 74 (pdf) |
| 394.875 | Crisis stabilization units, residential treatment facilities, and residential treatment centers for children and adolescents; authorized services; license required. | Page 75 (pdf) |
| 395.1055 | Rules and enforcement. | Page 76 (pdf) |
| 395.602 | Rural hospitals. | Page 260 (pdf) |
| 408.051 | Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act. | Page 78 (pdf) |
| 409.909 | Statewide Medicaid Residency Program. | Page 79 (pdf) |
| 409.91256 | Page 86 (pdf) | |
| 409.967 | Managed care plan accountability. | Page 92 (pdf) |
| 409.973 | Benefits. | Page 95 (pdf) |
| 456.073 | Disciplinary proceedings. | Page 96 (pdf) |
| 456.076 | Impaired practitioner programs. | Page 98 (pdf) |
| 456.4501 | Page 99 (pdf) | |
| 456.4502 | Page 132 (pdf) | |
| 456.4504 | Page 133 (pdf) | |
| 458.311 | Licensure by examination; requirements; fees. | Page 134 (pdf) |
| 458.3124 | Restricted license; certain experienced foreign-trained physicians. | Page 138 (pdf) |
| 458.3129 | Page 171 (pdf) | |
| 458.314 | Certification of foreign educational institutions. | Page 138 (pdf) |
| 458.3145 | Medical faculty certificate. | Page 139 (pdf) |
| 458.315 | Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. | Page 141 (pdf) |
| 458.316 | Public health certificate. | Page 262 (pdf) |
| 458.3165 | Public psychiatry certificate. | Page 263 (pdf) |
| 458.317 | Limited licenses. | Page 145 (pdf) |
| 459.0075 | Limited licenses. | Page 152 (pdf) |
| 459.0076 | Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. | Page 159 (pdf) |
| 459.074 | Page 171 (pdf) | |
| 464.0121 | Page 163 (pdf) | |
| 464.0123 | Autonomous practice by an advanced practice registered nurse. | Page 166 (pdf) |
| 464.019 | Approval of nursing education programs. | Page 169 (pdf) |
| 468.1135 | Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology. | Page 171 (pdf) |
| 468.1185 | Licensure. | Page 172 (pdf) |
| 468.1295 | Disciplinary proceedings. | Page 173 (pdf) |
| 468.1335 | Page 178 (pdf) | |
| 486.023 | Board of Physical Therapy Practice. | Page 249 (pdf) |
| 486.025 | Powers and duties of the Board of Physical Therapy Practice. | Page 259 (pdf) |
| 486.028 | License to practice physical therapy required. | Page 214 (pdf) |
| 486.031 | Physical therapist; licensing requirements. | Page 215 (pdf) |
| 486.0715 | Physical therapist; issuance of temporary permit. | Page 259 (pdf) |
| 486.102 | Physical therapist assistant; licensing requirements. | Page 216 (pdf) |
| 486.1065 | Physical therapist assistant; issuance of temporary permit. | Page 260 (pdf) |
| 486.112 | Page 218 (pdf) | |
| 486.125 | Refusal, revocation, or suspension of license; administrative fines and other disciplinary measures. | Page 249 (pdf) |
| 766.1115 | Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. | Page 253 (pdf) |
| 768.28 | Waiver of sovereign immunity in tort actions; recovery limits; civil liability for damages caused during a riot; limitation on attorney fees; statute of limitations; exclusions; indemnification; risk management programs. | Page 254 (pdf) |
| 1002.32 | Developmental research (laboratory) schools. | Page 255 (pdf) |
| 1004.015 | Florida Talent Development Council. | Page 256 (pdf) |
| 1009.65 | Medical Education Reimbursement and Loan Repayment Program. | Page 33 (pdf) |
| 1009.8962 | Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund. | Page 257 (pdf) |
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