FL S1630

Expands definition of health care practitioners authorized to certify medically essential electric service to include physicians, physician assistants (chapter 458 or 459), and advanced registered nurse practitioners (chapter 464).

Requires electric utilities to post certification process and forms on websites, provide written explanation to customers when opening accounts and semiannually thereafter, and send recertification materials at least 60 days before expiration.

Establishes maximum 60-month certification period and requires recertification upon expiration or 12 months after issuance, whichever is later; falsification of certification is a violation under practitioner licensing laws.

Changes disconnection notice requirements to attempt contact 15 days and 7 days before scheduled disconnection (rather than 24 hours), with in-person contact at the residence within 2 business days if phone or email contact fails.

Requires health care practitioners to inform qualifying patients of the certification program and provide completed medical certifications using Public Service Commission-adopted forms upon patient request.