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FL H0295

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2023

Primary Sponsor

Children, Families & Seniors Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, medical marijuana, and another person's prescribed medications on the premises of licensed substance abuse service providers and certified recovery residences
  • Defines "medical marijuana" as marijuana certified by a qualified physician for medical use under Florida law (s. 381.986)
  • Creates a second-degree misdemeanor offense of trespass in a recovery residence for any discharged person who willfully refuses to leave after being warned by the owner or authorized employee
  • Prohibits licensed service providers from referring patients to, or accepting referrals from, recovery residences that allow the use of illegal drugs, alcohol, or medical marijuana on their premises; violations carry a $1,000 administrative fine per occurrence, with license suspension if unpaid within 60 days
  • Requires the Department of Children and Families to establish a mechanism for imposing and collecting fines for violations no later than January 1, 2024; the act takes effect July 1, 2023

Legislative Description

Substance Abuse Service Providers

Last Action

Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see CS/SB 210 (Ch. 2023-298)

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services2/28/2023
Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee2/1/2023

Full Bill Text

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