HB 1519: Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function
GENERAL BILL by Young
Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function; Requires medical examiners to take specified actions when performing autopsy on decedent who is violent offender; requires that autopsy reports for such individuals include certain findings & information; requires notification of certain findings & information to FDLE, DOH, & AHCA; authorizes release of certain patient records to law enforcement agencies without patient authorization; requires school safety specialists to provide school district staff with certain training on adverse effects of specified substances; specifies requirements for training; requires safe-school officers to complete certain training on adverse effects of specified substances; specifies requirements for training.
Last Action: 1/15/2026 House - Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF
Bill History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | House |
• Filed |
| 1/13/2026 | House |
• 1st Reading (Original Filed Version) |
| 1/15/2026 | House |
• Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee • Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee • Referred to Health & Human Services Committee • Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee |
