FL S0768

Revises targeted outreach program for pregnant women with HIV or substance abuse issues to include mental health services and requires testing for sexually transmissible diseases.

Authorizes medical marijuana treatment center applicants denied licensure to transfer initial application fees to future licensure opportunities; requires department to adopt rules on marijuana potency variations using negotiated rulemaking; expands recall requirements to include all marijuana products and delivery devices.

Modifies medical examiner death certification requirements, removes Children's Medical Services from special needs shelter coordination, and authorizes Healthy Start Coalitions to conduct meetings via telecommunications.

Revises licensing requirements for midwives, psychologists, nurses, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, chiropractors, and orthotists/prosthetists.

Increases retroactive payments under Florida Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Plan to $250,000 for eligible parents or guardians; modifies plan reporting frequency and authorizes circuit court enforcement of assessment collection.