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FL S0410

Bill

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Lori Berman

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) pilot program in Duval, Hillsborough, and Palm Beach Counties through the Department of Health to improve access to implants, injections, and intrauterine devices for women

  • Requires the Department of Health to contract with family planning providers to deliver LARC services, including staff training on counseling and side effect management, technical assistance on billing and clinic operations, and community outreach

  • Appropriates $100,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2019-2020, to be distributed equally among the three participating counties

  • Mandates the department to apply for federal grants and other funding sources to supplement state appropriations for the program

  • Requires a report to the Governor and Legislature by January 1, 2021 assessing program effectiveness, including data on unintended pregnancy reduction, clients served, cost per client, demographic information, and return on investment analysis

Legislative Description

Long-acting Reversible Contraception Pilot Program

Last Action

Died in Appropriations

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/18/2019
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services4/8/2019
Health Policy2/1/2019

Full Bill Text

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