FL S1240

Hospitals and medical facilities must maintain and store all medical films and records of minor patients, including test and procedure records, until the patient reaches age 18.

Failure to properly maintain or store medical records subjects hospitals and medical facilities to sanctions under Florida Statute 395.1065.

Statute of limitations for civil actions brought by or on behalf of an ill or injured minor due to licensed medical facility or physician failure is tolled until the minor reaches age 18.

Time during which a medical-related claim is pending or on appeal does not count toward the statute of limitations period for civil actions by minors.

The act takes effect July 1, 2017.