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FL S1012

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2010

Primary Sponsor

Dennis Jones

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "ordinary medical care" for juveniles in state custody as routine medical procedures including inoculations, examinations, preventive services, and medication management, excluding hospitalization, surgery, general anesthesia, and psychotropic medications

  • Requires the Department of Juvenile Justice to adopt rules ensuring effective delivery of health services including ordinary medical care, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, and developmental disability services

  • Mandates the Department of Juvenile Justice coordinate its rulemaking with the Department of Children and Family Services and Agency for Persons with Disabilities to prevent jurisdictional overlap

  • Clarifies that departmental rules do not supersede existing consent to treatment provisions in sections 39.407, 743.0645, and 985.18

  • Updates cross-reference in section 985.721 regarding residential commitment facilities from subsection (44) to subsection (45); effective July 1, 2010

Legislative Description

Juvenile Justice Facilities and Programs [SPSC]

Last Action

Approved by Governor; Chapter No. 2010-123

5/27/2010

Committee Referrals

Criminal and Civil Justice Appropriations3/19/2010
Children, Families, and Elder Affairs3/5/2010
Criminal Justice1/14/2010

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