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FL H0263
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Linda Chaney
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AI Summary
- Amends s. 474.2185, F.S., to extend existing consent and investigation provisions for licensed veterinarians to also apply to licensed veterinary technicians, including requirements to provide handwriting samples and authorize release of medical reports during lawful investigations
- Medical reports pertaining to the mental or physical condition of a licensed veterinary technician obtained during the complaint and investigation process are made confidential and exempt from public records requirements under s. 119.07(1), F.S., and s. 24(a), Article I of the State Constitution
- Confidentiality protection remains in place only until probable cause is found and an administrative complaint is issued, at which point the records become publicly available
- Legislature provides a statement of public necessity citing the need to protect sensitive personal health information of licensed veterinary technicians, including information covered by HIPAA, from unwarranted invasion of privacy
- Effective date is contingent on HB 261 or similar legislation being adopted in the same legislative session and becoming law
Legislative Description
Pub Rec./Practice of Veterinary Medicine
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee11/2/2023
Full Bill Text
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