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FL H0519

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 893.05, Florida Statutes, to authorize a practitioner to cause a certified paramedic to administer a controlled substance under the practitioner's direction and supervision
  • Limits paramedic administration of controlled substances to the course of providing emergency services
  • Expands the existing list of persons who may administer controlled substances on behalf of a practitioner, which previously included only licensed nurses and intern practitioners
  • Requires all administration by paramedics, nurses, or intern practitioners to be done in good faith and in the course of the practitioner's professional practice
  • Takes effect upon becoming a law

Legislative Description

Administration of Controlled Substances by Paramedics

Last Action

Chapter No. 2025-93

5/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Health And Human Services3/14/2025
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee2/19/2025

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