Florida 2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SB 1418 — Substance Abuse Services

Last action — Laid on Table -SJ 916, 917

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    Enacted

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

185 added · 192 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 1418 introduces new provisions that allow certain service provider personnel to apply for exemptions from disqualification to work in specific treatment programs, streamlining the process. It also ensures that the Department of Children and Families must make a decision on these exemption applications within a designated timeframe, which can help applicants start working more quickly while they await approval. These changes are important because they aim to address staffing shortages in treatment facilities by facilitating quicker employment options while maintaining necessary safety checks.

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Florida Senate - 2018 CS for SB 1418 By the Committee on Children, Families, and Elder Affairs;
Florida Senate - 2018 CS for CS for SB 1418 By the Committees on Criminal Justice;
and Senator Rouson 586-02343-18 20181418c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to substance abuse services;
and Children, Families, and Elder Affairs;
and Senator Rouson 591-02894-18 20181418c2 A bill to be entitled An act relating to substance abuse services;
revising provisions relating to background checks and exemptions from disqualification for certain service provider personnel and volunteers;
revising provisions relating to background checks and exemptions from disqualification for certain service provider personnel;
REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS.— (a) The department shall require level 2 background screening pursuant to chapter 435 for all owners, directors, chief financial officers, and clinical supervisors, and for service provider personnel and volunteers, except as provided in paragraph (c), who have direct contact with individuals receiving treatment.
REQUIREMENTS AND EXCEPTIONS.— (a) The department shall require level 2 background screening pursuant to chapter 435 for all owners, directors, chief financial officers, and clinical supervisors who have direct contact with individuals receiving treatment.
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408.809 Background checks shall apply as follows:
Background checks shall apply as follows:
(g) If 5 years or more have elapsed since the applicant for the exemption completed or was lawfully released from confinement, supervision, or nonmonetary condition imposed by the court for the most recent disqualifying offense, such applicant service provider personnel may work with adults with substance use disorders under the supervision of persons who meet all personnel requirements of this chapter for up to 90 days after being notified of the disqualification or until the department a qualified professional licensed under chapter 490 or chapter 491 or a master’s-level-certified addictions professional until the agency makes a final determination regarding the request for an exemption from disqualification, whichever is earlier.
(g) If 5 years or more have elapsed since the most recent disqualifying offense, the applicant for the exemption service provider personnel may work with adults with substance use disorders under the supervision of persons who meet all personnel requirements of this chapter for up to 90 days after being notified of the disqualification or until the department a qualified professional licensed under chapter 490 or chapter 491 or a master’s-level-certified addictions professional until the agency makes a final determination regarding the request for an exemption from disqualification, whichever is earlier.
A recovery residence must comply with the provisions of the Florida Fire Prevention Code which apply to one-family and two-family dwellings, public lodging establishments, or rooming houses, or other housing facilities, as applicable.
A recovery residence must comply with the provisions of the Florida Fire Prevention Code which apply to one-family and two-family dwellings.
(c) Referrals made before July 1, 2018, by a licensed service provider to that licensed service provider’s wholly owned subsidiary.
(c) Referrals made before July 1, 2019 2018, by a licensed service provider to that licensed service provider’s wholly owned subsidiary.
(3) A recovery residence or its owners, directors, operators, employees, or volunteers may not benefit, directly or indirectly, from a referral made pursuant to subsection (1) or subsection (2).
(3) A recovery residence or its owners, directors, operators, employees, or volunteers may not receive a direct pecuniary benefit in exchange for a referral made pursuant to subsection (1) or subsection (2).
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Action History

  1. Laid on Table -SJ 916, 917

  2. Substituted CS/CS/CS/HB 1069 (Died in House returning Messages) -SJ 916, 917

  3. Read 2nd time

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

  5. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  6. Withdrawn from Rules

  7. Now in Rules

  8. CS/CS by Criminal Justice read 1st time

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

  10. CS/CS by Criminal Justice; YEAS 4 NAYS 0

  11. On Committee agenda-- Criminal Justice, 02/06/18, 9:00 am, 37 Senate Office Building

  12. Now in Criminal Justice

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

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

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

  16. Introduced

  17. On Committee agenda-- Children, Families, and Elder Affairs, 01/22/18, 3:30 pm, 401 Senate Office Building

  18. Referred to Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Criminal Justice; Rules

  19. Filed

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

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Not signed on (163)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1418?
SB 1418 is sponsored by Rouson, Darryl Ervin (Democrat).
What is the current status of SB 1418?
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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