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FL S0456

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2013

Primary Sponsor

Rene Garcia

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Health from issuing or renewing medical licenses for U.S. citizens or residents who travel to Cuba to obtain medical training or a medical degree.

  • Applies to applicants and licensees seeking licensure under Chapter 458 (physicians) or Chapter 459 (osteopathic physicians) of Florida Statutes.

  • Exempts resident nationals of Cuba who received medical training or obtained a medical degree before immigrating to the United States.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Foreign-trained Medical Professionals

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/3/2013

Committee Referrals

Health Policy1/28/2013

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