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FL H1167

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Trudi Williams

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statutes section 893.055 to allow collection of fingerprints when Schedule II controlled substances are dispensed or released
  • Pharmacists, pharmacies, or dispensing health care practitioners may obtain a right thumbprint or fingerprint from another digit if the person has no right thumb, in addition to existing identification procedures
  • Fingerprint collection does not apply in institutional settings, long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities, or hospitals where patients are admitted
  • Existing identification requirements remain in place, including valid photographic identification or health plan eligibility verification
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

Last Action

Died in Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services Quality Subcommittee1/9/2012

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