FL S1026

Applies licensure fee requirements to advanced birth centers in addition to birth centers, requiring applicants and licensees to pay fees established by rule.

Requires advanced birth centers to pay an inspection fee to the Agency for Health Care Administration, with the agency coordinating periodic inspections to minimize costs and service disruptions.

Includes advanced birth centers in the list of health care facilities subject to assessments for funding local health councils under the state health planning system.

Takes effect on the same date as SB 448 or similar legislation, if adopted in the same legislative session and becomes law.