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FL S1480
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/8/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health Policy
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AI Summary
- Amends Florida Statutes governing temporary certificates for physicians, osteopathic physicians, and nurses practicing in areas of critical need
- Allows certificateholders to continue providing primary care services even after an area loses its critical need designation, provided they maintain an active treatment relationship with one or more patients in that area
- Requires the Board of Medicine, Board of Osteopathic Medicine, and Board of Nursing to verify all other requirements are satisfied during annual reviews for practitioners continuing under this provision
- Maintains existing annual review requirement to ensure certificateholders comply with minimum requirements of applicable practice acts, with revocation or restrictions imposed for non-compliance
- Takes effect immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Temporary Certificates for Practice in Areas of Critical Need
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to CS/HB 809
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules2/4/2026
Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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