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FL S0188

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Appropriations

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Department of Health to develop strategies to maximize federal-state partnerships providing incentives for physicians to practice in medically underserved or rural areas, and authorizes rules to implement the Conrad 30 Waiver Program for foreign medical graduates

  • Repeals the registered chiropractic assistant program and the massage therapist apprenticeship examination requirement, while allowing existing massage apprentices licensed before July 1, 2019 to complete their apprenticeships by July 1, 2022

  • Extends the Florida Center for Nursing's annual reporting requirement on nursing education programs through 2025 and extends the health access dental license program repeal date from 2020 to 2025

  • Establishes mandatory adverse incident reporting requirements for dentists within 48 hours of any mortality or injury occurring during dental procedures involving anesthesia or sedation, with a full written report due within 30 days

  • Revises licensure requirements across multiple professions including osteopathic physicians, athletic trainers, massage therapists, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors, updating education and examination standards and accreditation requirements

Legislative Description

Department of Health

Last Action

Died in returning Messages, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/CS/HB 851 (Ch. 2019-152)

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/22/2019
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services2/12/2019
Health Policy2/1/2019

Full Bill Text

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