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FL H0247

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Professions and Public Health Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Narrows the existing prohibition on prescribing controlled substances via telehealth to apply only to Schedule II controlled substances (s. 893.03), rather than all controlled substances
  • Allows telehealth prescribing of Schedule II controlled substances in four specific exceptions: treatment of psychiatric disorders, inpatient hospital treatment, treatment of hospice patients, and treatment of nursing home residents
  • Amends section 456.47, Florida Statutes, governing the use of telehealth to provide services
  • Effective date of July 1, 2021

Legislative Description

Telehealth Practice Standards

Last Action

Died in Appropriations

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/22/2021
Health And Human Services3/26/2021
Professions and Public Health Subcommittee1/22/2021

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