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FL H0471

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

10/29/2015

Primary Sponsor

Colleen Burton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals Section 383.336, Florida Statutes, which established practice parameters for physicians performing caesarean section deliveries in provider hospitals
  • Requires hospitals to notify obstetrical physicians with privileges at the facility at least 120 days before closing their obstetrical department or ceasing obstetrical services
  • Creates new Section 395.0192, Florida Statutes, establishing the duty to notify physicians requirement
  • Effective date: July 1, 2016

Legislative Description

Responsibilities of Health Care Providers

Last Action

Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 586 (Ch. 2016-113)

3/4/2016

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services1/13/2016
Health Innovation Subcommittee11/5/2015

Full Bill Text

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