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FL S1518

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Gary Farmer

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Deletes restrictions that prevented health care practitioners and facilities from entering firearm ownership information into patient medical records when deemed relevant to care or safety.

  • Removes prohibition on health care practitioners and facilities from making written inquiries or asking questions about patient firearm ownership, ammunition, or firearms in the home.

  • Retains exception allowing emergency medical technicians and paramedics to inquire about firearms when necessary to treat medical emergencies or address imminent danger.

  • Maintains prohibition on health care practitioners and facilities from discriminating against patients based solely on their constitutional right to own and possess firearms or ammunition.

  • Eliminates provision from the Florida Patient's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities that discouraged health care providers from inquiring about firearm ownership.

Legislative Description

Medical Privacy Concerning Firearms

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Health Policy3/14/2017

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