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FL H0139
Bill
Status
Passed
5/26/2023
Primary Sponsor
Appropriations Committee
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AI Summary
- Extends the Veterans Employment and Training Services Program benefits to veterans' spouses, including employment assistance, skills assessments, marketing and recruiting efforts, and access to training and education in high-demand fields
- Creates the Office of Veteran Licensure Services within the Department of Health's Division of Medical Quality Assurance, headed by a veteran executive director, to assist military members, veterans, and their spouses in obtaining health care practitioner licenses in Florida
- Requires the Department of Health to waive initial licensing, application, and unlicensed activity fees for veterans and their spouses (with no time limit after honorable discharge), and to waive temporary licensing fees for active duty military health care practitioners
- Requires health care licensure applications from veterans and military spouses to be expedited, with licenses issued within 7 days of receiving all required documentation, and removes the prior 6-month post-discharge deadline for eligibility
- Appropriates $380,209 in recurring funds and $19,356 in nonrecurring funds from the Medical Quality Assurance Trust Fund, along with 4 full-time positions, to the Department of Health for implementation, effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Benefits, Training, and Employment for Veterans and Their Spouses
Last Action
Chapter No. 2023-161
5/26/2023
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services3/29/2023
Appropriations3/20/2023
Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee3/14/2023
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee1/17/2023
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