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FL S0732
Bill
Status
12/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Rosalind Osgood
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Health to adopt evidence-based parent education materials on the dangers of abusive head trauma, including shaken baby syndrome, which may be provided in written, visual, or electronic formats
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Mandates distribution of materials by hospitals, birth centers, home birth providers, childbirth educators, pediatric practices, home visiting programs, and obstetrician practices to parents and caregivers within 2 weeks of birth or during prenatal care
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Requires the Department of Health to implement a statewide multimedia public education campaign to prevent abusive head trauma
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Education materials must cover grave effects of shaking infants, ways to manage triggers like infant crying and fussiness, risk reduction strategies, safe infant sleep practices, and guidance on selecting trusted caregivers
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Implements a multi-year phase-in plan for distribution, beginning with the six counties with the highest birth rates, effective July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Education on Abusive Head Trauma
Last Action
Introduced
1/13/2026