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CS/CS/CS/SB 1270: Department of Health

GENERAL BILL by Rules ; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services ; Health Policy ; Collins

Department of Health; Repealing a provision which provides for the repeal of the definition of the term “messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine”; defining terms for purposes of background screening requirements for persons affiliated with medical marijuana treatment centers; requiring medical marijuana treatment centers to notify the Department of Health through electronic mail within a specified timeframe after an actual or attempted theft, diversion, or loss of marijuana; authorizing certain physician assistants to be issued temporary certificates for practice in areas of critical need, etc.

Effective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in this act and except for this section, which shall take effect upon this act becoming a law, or, if this act fails to become a law until after June 1, 2025, it shall take effect upon becoming a law and shall operate retroactively to June 1, 2025, this act shall take effect July 1, 2025
 Last Action: 4/23/2025 Senate - CS/CS/CS by Rules read 1st time
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF
Senate Committee References:
  1. Health Policy (HP)
  2. Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (AHS)
  3. Rules (RC)

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/26/2025 Senate • Filed
    3/6/2025 Senate • Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy
    3/10/2025 Senate • Introduced
    3/27/2025 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Health Policy, 04/01/25, 1:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
    4/1/2025 Senate • CS by Health Policy; YEAS 6 NAYS 3
    4/3/2025 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Original reference(s) removed: Fiscal Policy
    • Remaining references corrected to Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Rules
    • Now in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
    4/7/2025 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, 04/10/25, 8:30 am, 412 Knott Building
    4/8/2025 Senate • CS by Health Policy read 1st time
    4/10/2025 Senate • CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; YEAS 5 NAYS 3
    4/14/2025 Senate • Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Now in Rules
    4/15/2025 Senate • CS/CS by Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services read 1st time
    4/16/2025 Senate • On Committee agenda-- Rules, 04/21/25, 2:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
    4/21/2025 Senate • CS/CS/CS by- Rules; YEAS 17 NAYS 6
    4/23/2025 Senate • Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
    • Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
    • Placed on Special Order Calendar, 04/28/25
    • CS/CS/CS by Rules read 1st time

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  • CS/CS/CS/SB 1270, Committee Substitute 3 (Current Bill Version) Posted 4/23/2025 at 12:25 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 1299 (c2) Department of Health Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 4/23/2025 S Received Track This Bill

    Floor Amendments (2)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Floor Action Format
    292226 - Amendment
    Delete line 151 and insert:     		Harrell 4/25/2025
    1:25 PM     		Web Page
    PDF
    620726 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Collins 4/26/2025
    12:19 PM
    (Late Filed)     		Web Page
    PDF

    Citations - Statutes (10)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    381.00316 Discrimination by governmental and business entities based on health care choices; prohibition. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.00319 Prohibition on mask mandates and vaccination and testing mandates for educational institutions. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.026 Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.986 Medical use of marijuana. Page 10 (pdf)
    381.988 Medical marijuana testing laboratories; marijuana tests conducted by a certified laboratory. Page 26 (pdf)
    456.0145 Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act. Page 28 (pdf)
    458.315 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 30 (pdf)
    459.0076 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 30 (pdf)
    486.112 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Page 30 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 57 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2023-43 Section 9 Page 4 (pdf)

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  • CS/CS/SB 1270, Committee Substitute 2 Posted 4/14/2025 at 4:45 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Rules (Pre-Meeting) 4/18/2025 (pdf)
    Rules (Post-Meeting) 4/23/2025 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 1299 (c2) Department of Health Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 4/23/2025 S Received Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    649992 - Amendment
    Delete lines 365 - 784 and insert:     		Rules
    (Collins)     		4/18/2025
    1:56 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/22/2025     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/21/2025 2:00 PM Rules 17 Yeas - 6 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (10)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    381.00316 Discrimination by governmental and business entities based on health care choices; prohibition. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.00319 Prohibition on mask mandates and vaccination and testing mandates for educational institutions. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.026 Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.986 Medical use of marijuana. Page 10 (pdf)
    381.988 Medical marijuana testing laboratories; marijuana tests conducted by a certified laboratory. Page 26 (pdf)
    456.0145 Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act. Page 28 (pdf)
    458.315 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 30 (pdf)
    459.0076 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 30 (pdf)
    486.112 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Page 30 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 57 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2023-43 Section 9 Page 4 (pdf)

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  • CS/SB 1270, Committee Substitute 1 Posted 4/3/2025 at 1:58 PM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Pre-Meeting) 4/9/2025 (pdf)
    Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Post-Meeting) 4/14/2025 (pdf)

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 1299 (c1) Department of Health Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee Similar Last Action: 4/23/2025 S Received Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (1)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    120352 - Amendment
    Delete lines 361 - 362 and insert:     		Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
    (Collins)     		4/9/2025
    9:25 AM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/10/2025     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/10/2025 8:30 AM Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services 5 Yeas - 3 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (10)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    381.00316 Discrimination by governmental and business entities based on health care choices; prohibition. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.00319 Prohibition on mask mandates and vaccination and testing mandates for educational institutions. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.026 Florida Patient’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities. Page 3 (pdf)
    381.986 Medical use of marijuana. Page 10 (pdf)
    381.988 Medical marijuana testing laboratories; marijuana tests conducted by a certified laboratory. Page 26 (pdf)
    456.0145 Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act. Page 28 (pdf)
    458.315 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 30 (pdf)
    459.0076 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need. Page 30 (pdf)
    486.112 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Page 30 (pdf)
    766.1115 Health care providers; creation of agency relationship with governmental contractors. Page 57 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2023-43 Section 9 Page 4 (pdf)

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  • SB 1270, Original Filed Version Posted 2/26/2025 at 8:02 AM

    Bill Text:   Web Page | PDF
    Analyses:   Health Policy (Pre-Meeting) 3/31/2025 (pdf)
    Health Policy (Post-Meeting) 4/3/2025 (pdf)

    Related Bills (4)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    H 1085 (c1) Children's Medical Services Program Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 4/22/2025 H Added to Second Reading Calendar Track This Bill
    H 1299 (c1) Department of Health Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee Compare Last Action: 4/23/2025 S Received Track This Bill
    S 1166 Services for Medically Needy Children Harrell Compare Last Action: 2/25/2025 S Withdrawn prior to introduction Track This Bill
    S 1490 Children’s Medical Services Program Harrell Compare Last Action: 4/24/2025 H In Messages Track This Bill

    Committee Amendments (3)

    Amendment Sponsor Filed Last Committee Action Format
    275506 - Amendment (Delete All)
    Delete everything after the enacting clause and insert:     		Health Policy
    (Collins)     		3/31/2025
    1:29 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/2/2025     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 978704 - Amendment to Amendment (275506)
    Between lines 792 and 793 insert:     		Health Policy
    (Collins)     		3/31/2025
    5:35 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/2/2025     		Web Page
    PDF
    hierarchy 159816 - Amendment to Amendment (275506)
    Delete lines 1315 - 1316 and insert:     		Health Policy
    (Collins)     		3/31/2025
    6:41 PM     		Replaced by Committee Substitute
    4/2/2025     		Web Page
    PDF

    Committee Votes (1)

    Date Committee Result
    4/1/2025 1:30 PM Health Policy 6 Yeas - 3 Nays

    Citations - Statutes (61)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    20.43 Department of Health. Page 81 (pdf)
    381.00316 Discrimination by governmental and business entities based on health care choices; prohibition. Page 4 (pdf)
    381.00319 Prohibition on mask mandates and vaccination and testing mandates for educational institutions. Page 4 (pdf)
    381.986 Medical use of marijuana. Page 4 (pdf)
    381.988 Medical marijuana testing laboratories; marijuana tests conducted by a certified laboratory. Page 21 (pdf)
    383.141 Prenatally diagnosed conditions; patient to be provided information; definitions; information clearinghouse; advisory council. Page 23 (pdf)
    385.203 Diabetes Advisory Council; creation; function; membership. Page 23 (pdf)
    391.221 Statewide Children’s Medical Services Network Advisory Council. Page 23 (pdf)
    397.333 Statewide Drug Policy Advisory Council. Page 23 (pdf)
    409.818 Administration. Page 23 (pdf)
    413.271 Florida Coordinating Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Page 23 (pdf)
    456.0145 Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act. Page 23 (pdf)
    468.701 Definitions. Page 26 (pdf)
    468.703 Board of Athletic Training. Page 26 (pdf)
    468.705 Rulemaking authority. Page 26 (pdf)
    468.707 Licensure requirements. Page 26 (pdf)
    468.709 Fees. Page 27 (pdf)
    468.711 Renewal of license; continuing education. Page 28 (pdf)
    468.713 Responsibilities of athletic trainers. Page 28 (pdf)
    468.719 Disciplinary actions. Page 29 (pdf)
    468.723 Exemptions. Page 29 (pdf)
    468.80 Definitions. Page 29 (pdf)
    468.801 Board of Orthotists and Prosthetists; appointment; membership; terms; headquarters. Page 30 (pdf)
    468.802 Authority to adopt rules. Page 30 (pdf)
    468.803 License, registration, and examination requirements. Page 30 (pdf)
    468.806 Biennial renewal of license. Page 36 (pdf)
    468.808 Support personnel. Page 37 (pdf)
    468.809 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 38 (pdf)
    468.8095 Practitioner and resident identification. Page 38 (pdf)
    468.811 Disciplinary proceedings. Page 39 (pdf)
    484.002 Definitions. Page 39 (pdf)
    484.003 Board of Opticianry; membership; appointment; terms. Page 40 (pdf)
    484.004 Board headquarters. Page 40 (pdf)
    484.005 Authority to make rules. Page 40 (pdf)
    484.006 Certain rules prohibited. Page 41 (pdf)
    484.007 Licensure of opticians; permitting of optical establishments. Page 42 (pdf)
    484.008 Renewal of license. Page 44 (pdf)
    484.009 Inactive status. Page 44 (pdf)
    484.011 Supportive personnel. Page 45 (pdf)
    484.012 Prescriptions; filing; duplication of prescriptions; duplication of lenses. Page 45 (pdf)
    484.013 Violations and penalties. Page 46 (pdf)
    484.014 Disciplinary actions. Page 46 (pdf)
    484.017 Reciprocity. Page 47 (pdf)
    484.041 Definitions. Page 47 (pdf)
    484.042 Board of Hearing Aid Specialists; membership, appointment, terms. Page 47 (pdf)
    484.043 Board headquarters. Page 47 (pdf)
    484.044 Authority to make rules. Page 47 (pdf)
    484.0445 Training program. Page 48 (pdf)
    484.0447 Fees. Page 49 (pdf)
    484.045 Licensure by examination. Page 49 (pdf)
    484.047 Renewal of license. Page 50 (pdf)
    484.0501 Minimal procedures and equipment. Page 51 (pdf)
    484.0512 Thirty-day trial period; purchaser’s right to cancel; notice; refund; cancellation fee; criminal penalty. Page 51 (pdf)
    484.053 Prohibitions; penalties. Page 52 (pdf)
    484.056 Disciplinary proceedings. Page 53 (pdf)
    484.059 Exemptions. Page 54 (pdf)
    486.112 Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Page 54 (pdf)
    514.028 Advisory review board. Page 23 (pdf)
    943.031 Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council. Page 83 (pdf)
    943.042 Violent Crime Investigative Emergency and Drug Control Strategy Implementation Account. Page 86 (pdf)
    1004.6495 Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program and Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities. Page 86 (pdf)

    Citations - Chapter Law (1)

    Chapter Law Section Amended Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    2023-43 Section 9 Page 4 (pdf)

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