Florida 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 960 — Mental Health and Substance Abuse

Last action — Laid on Table

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

117 added · 104 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 960 introduces a new requirement for substance abuse prevention coalitions and modifies certain regulations related to mental health medications for defendants in jail. Specifically, the bill ensures that jails will need to continue administering psychotropic medications to defendants if they were receiving them prior to their transfer from a mental health facility. This means better continuity of care for individuals with mental health needs, which is crucial for their well-being and can aid in their rehabilitation.

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Florida Senate - 2018 CS for SB 960 By the Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs;
Florida Senate - 2018 CS for CS for SB 960 By the Committees on Appropriations;
and Senator Baxley 586-01948-18 2018960c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to mental health and substance abuse;
and Children, Families, and Elder Affairs;
and Senator Baxley 576-03295-18 2018960c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to mental health and substance abuse;
amending s.
397.403, F.S.;
excluding certain substance abuse programs from specified licensure requirements;
24 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
26 Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
26 Section 1. Subsection (16) of section 397.321, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
28 Section 1. Subsection (16) of section 397.321, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Section 2. Subsection (2) of section 916.13, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Section 2. Subsection (3) of section 397.403, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
397.403 License application.— (3) Applications for licensure renewal must include proof of application for accreditation for each licensed service component providing clinical treatment by an accrediting organization that is acceptable to the department for the first renewal, and proof of accreditation for any subsequent renewals.
This subsection does not apply to inmate substance abuse programs operated by or under exclusive contract with the Department of Corrections or jails.
Section 3. Subsection (2) of section 916.13, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
Section 3. Subsections (3) and (5) of section 916.15, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
Section 4. Subsections (3) and (5) of section 916.15, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
Section 4. This act shall take effect July 1, 2018.
Section 5. This act shall take effect July 1, 2018.
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table

  2. Substituted CS/HB 721 (Died in House returning Messages)

  3. Read 2nd time

  4. Placed on Special Order Calendar, 03/08/18

  5. CS/CS by Appropriations read 1st time

  6. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  7. Pending reference review -under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  8. CS/CS by- Appropriations; YEAS 16 NAYS 0

  9. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations, 02/15/18, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building

  10. Now in Appropriations

  11. Subcommittee Recommendation: Favorable by Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; YEAS 7 NAYS 0

  12. On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services, 01/24/18, 11:30 am, 401 Senate Office Building

  13. Now in Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services

  14. CS by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs read 1st time

  15. Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)

  16. CS by Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; YEAS 5 NAYS 0

  17. Introduced

  18. On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 01/09/18, 4:00 pm, 401 Senate Office Building

  19. Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Appropriations Subcommittee on Health and Human Services; Appropriations

  20. Filed

Sponsors

  • Baxley · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 163 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Baxley

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (163)

163 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Passed 16 Yea · 0 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 14004
Republican 2000
Total 16004
% of votes cast 80%0%0%20%
How each member voted (20)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Bean — Yea
Benacquisto — Yea
Brandes — Yea
Gibson — Yea
Grimsley — Yea
Montford — Yea
Simmons — Yea
Stargel — Yea
Flores — Yea
Braynon — Not Voting
Galvano — Not Voting
Simpson — Not Voting
Book — Not Voting
Bracy — Yea
Gainer — Yea
Powell — Yea
Stewart — Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea

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Favorable

Passed 7 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 5000
Republican 1000
Democrat 1000
Total 7000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (7)
Member Party Vote
Baxley — Yea
Rader — Yea
Stargel — Yea
Flores — Yea
Book — Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea

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Subjects

healthcare
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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 960?
SB 960 is sponsored by Baxley.
What is the current status of SB 960?
This bill died with 2018 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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