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FL S1154
Bill
AI Summary
- Establishes the Hormonal Long-acting Reversible Contraception (HLARC) Program within the Florida Department of Health to expand HLARC services statewide and reduce the number of abortions
- Requires the Department of Health to contract with family planning providers to supply hormonal intrauterine devices and implants, provide staff training, technical assistance, and marketing/outreach for HLARC services
- Mandates annual appropriations from the General Revenue Fund to operate the program, with the stipulation that funding may not supplant or reduce existing appropriations for family planning services
- Requires the department to seek federal and other grants to supplement state funding for the program
- Directs the department to submit an annual report by January 1, 2022, and each year thereafter to the Governor and Legislature, detailing program effectiveness, client demographics, cost per client, return on investment, and progress in reducing abortions, particularly among teenagers
Legislative Description
Hormonal Long-acting Reversible Contraception Program
Last Action
Died in Health Policy
4/30/2021
Committee Referrals
Health Policy2/18/2021
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