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FL S1618

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Clay Yarborough

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Excludes vaccine administration from the definition of "treat," "treated," or "treatment" in public health emergency declarations.

  • Limits initial public health emergency declarations to 60 days, with Governor approval required for first renewal extending 30 additional days.

  • Requires two-thirds majority vote from both chambers of the Legislature to approve any subsequent renewals beyond the first 60-day extension, each extending 30 days.

  • Allows individuals to refuse examination, testing, or treatment during a public health emergency by submitting written refusal to the State Health Officer, though they may still be subject to isolation or quarantine if they pose a public health danger.

  • Removes the State Health Officer's authority to "use any means necessary" to treat individuals who cannot be isolated or quarantined.

Legislative Description

Declarations of a Public Health Emergency

Last Action

Died in Health Policy

5/5/2023

Full Bill Text

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