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FL S0998
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Health Policy
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "primary or attending practitioner" for death and fetal death certification to include advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) providing hospice care pursuant to a written protocol with a licensed physician, in addition to those already registered under s. 464.0123
- Authorizes hospice-care APRNs operating under a physician protocol to file certificates of death or fetal death, furnish medical certification of cause of death, and provide medical or health information related to fetal deaths within 72 hours
- Permits hospice-care APRNs to note corrected information on permanent certificates of death or fetal death, signing and dating corrections on the back of the certificate
- Requires that qualifying APRNs must have treated the decedent through examination, medical advice, or medication during the 12 months preceding the date of death to serve as the certifying practitioner
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Physician Assistant and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Services
Last Action
Laid on Table, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 647 (Ch. 2025-50)
4/23/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules4/3/2025
Full Bill Text
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