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FL S1526

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ana Rodriguez

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Florida Building Commission and the State Fire Marshal to establish safety design standards for office surgery suites within the Florida Building Code and Florida Fire Prevention Code by October 1, 2026
  • Standards must allow office surgery suites to simultaneously treat up to six patients on an outpatient basis who are incapable of self-preservation under emergency conditions
  • Covers patients rendered incapable of self-preservation due to treatment, anesthesia, or the nature of their injury or illness
  • Establishes these standards as an alternative to existing safety design standards for ambulatory health care occupancies
  • Defines "office surgery suite" as the portion of a physician's office where surgery is performed, and the act takes effect July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Safety Design Standards for Office Surgery Suites

Last Action

Introduced

1/22/2026

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