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FL H0247
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee
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AI Summary
- Requires the Florida Department of Health to establish a grant program for the prevention, care, and treatment of sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait carriers, including community-based educational and outreach programs
- Directs the department to develop application criteria and eligibility standards for the grant program, with priority given to established community-based sickle cell organizations and underserved areas with higher patient populations
- Requires all grant funds to be used exclusively for prevention, care, and treatment of sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait, or for related educational programs
- Directs the department to conduct a study on the prevalence, impact, and needs of patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease or sickle cell trait in the state
- Replaces the prior authority for the department to make grants or contracts with not-for-profit centers with the new structured grant program; effective July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Sickle Cell Program
Last Action
Died in Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Health Care Appropriations Subcommittee3/30/2023
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee1/25/2023
Full Bill Text
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