FL S1196

Requires hospitals and medical facilities to maintain and store all medical films and records of minor patients, including tests and procedures performed on-site or obtained from other facilities, until the patient reaches age 18.

Establishes that hospitals or medical facilities failing to maintain or store medical films and records are subject to sanctions under Florida Statute 395.1065.

Tolls the statute of limitations for civil medical malpractice actions brought by or on behalf of ill or injured minors until the minor reaches age 18, excluding the time a claim is pending or on appeal from the limitations period.

Takes effect July 1, 2018.