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FL S7072
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates the Cancer Connect Collaborative within the Department of Health to advise on a holistic approach to funding cancer research, facilities, and patient treatments, with the Surgeon General serving as ex officio nonvoting chair and 5 voting members appointed by the Governor, Senate President, and House Speaker by September 1, 2024
- Requires the collaborative to develop a long-range comprehensive plan for the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program and submit it to the Governor and Legislature by December 1, 2024, including expanded grant opportunities, patient outcome metrics, and best practices
- Establishes the Cancer Innovation Fund, with the collaborative reviewing grant applications and prioritizing those that expand innovative cancer treatment models into underserved areas, while the Department of Health makes final grant allocation decisions
- Requires beginning July 1, 2025, annual reporting (changed from every 3 years) on cancer mortality metrics and research funding to the Governor and Legislature by September 15 each year, and mandates that allocation agreements cap administrative expenses at 15% and include quarterly expenditure reports and audit provisions
- Adds the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville as a representative on the Florida Cancer Control and Research Advisory Council, increasing membership from 15 to 16 and raising the quorum from 8 to 9 members
Legislative Description
Cancer Funding
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-247, companion bill(s) passed, see SB 7078 (Ch. 2024-248), CS/CS/CS/SB 1582 (Ch. 2024-246)
6/19/2024
Full Bill Text
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