Florida's Legislative Session
2020 Review
With an extension of the 2020 Legislative Session
on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic,
bills that received successful passage have been slow to reach the Governor for his consideration.
Below is a listing of the health care legislation that passed,
based on category.
Click on bill # for a complete summary.
We will update as the Governor either signs, vetoes, or
allows to become law without his signature.
Scope of Practice
Includes Independent Practice for ARNPs
* Signed into law by Governor:
Includes collaborative practice agreement for chronic conditions and test & treat for flu & strep
*Signed into law by Governor:
*Signed into law by Governor:
Smoking & Vaping
Medical Student Loan Repayment
Prescription & Over-the Counter Drugs
Organ Transplant
Practitioner Regulation
Electrostimulation Medical Equipment
Health Care Facility Regulation
Insurance
*Signed into law by Governor:
Student Athletes
Substance Abuse & Mental Health
Includes exemption from employment disqualifications and
anti-kickback measures
Includes First Responders Suicide Deterrent Task Force,
among other provisions
EMS
Requiring Forest Service Firefighters' training curriculum to include a minimum of 40 hours of emergency medical training;
Child & Elder Welfare
Includes Medicaid reimbursement for school-based services
Workers' Comp
2020 Health Care Budget