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FL H0319
Bill
Status
Failed
4/30/2010
Primary Sponsor
Ed Hooper
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AI Summary
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Requires counties or municipalities to pay medical expenses for arrested persons at the state's Medicaid rate unless a formal written agreement with the provider exists.
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Clarifies that county or municipal responsibility for medical costs (including care, treatment, hospitalization, and transportation) ends when the arrested person is released from custody.
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Applies to arrests for violation of state law, county ordinance, or municipal ordinance, with costs paid from the respective general fund.
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Effective date: July 1, 2010.
Legislative Description
Medical Expenses/Inmates/County or Municipality
Last Action
Died in Committee on Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy (CCJP)
4/30/2010
Committee Referrals
Public Safety & Domestic Security Policy11/20/2009
Full Bill Text
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