Florida 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

HB 1299 — Department of Health

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 27, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on June 02, 2025.

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Summary

Department of Health ; Revising the repeal date of the definition of the term "messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine"; providing for contingent retroactive operation; requiring medical marijuana treatment centers to notify the Department of Health through e-mail within a specified timeframe after an actual or attempted theft, diversion, or loss of marijuana; revising eligibility criteria for licensure by endorsement under the MOBILE Act, etc.

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F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Department of Health;
F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Department of Health;
381.00316(2)(g) and 381.00319(1)(e), F.S., relating to the prohibition on discrimination by governmental and business entities based on health care choices and the prohibition on mask mandates and vaccination and testing mandates for educational institutions, respectively, for purposes of preserving the definition of the term "messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine" notwithstanding its scheduled repeal;
381.00316(2)(g) and 381.00319(1)(e), F.S., relating to the prohibition on discrimination by governmental and businesses entities based on health care choices and the prohibition on mask mandates and vaccination and testing mandates for educational institutions, respectively, for purposes of preserving the definition of the term "messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine" notwithstanding its scheduled repeal;
requiring medical marijuana treatment centers to notify the Department of Health within a specified timeframe after an actual or attempted theft, diversion, or loss of marijuana;
requiring medical marijuana treatment centers to notify the Department of Health within a specified timeframe of an actual or attempted theft, diversion, or loss of marijuana;
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 requiring medical marijuana treatment centers to report attempted thefts, in addition to actual thefts, to law enforcement within a specified timeframe;
hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 requiring medical marijuana treatment centers to report attempted thefts, in addition to actual thefts, to law enforcement within a specified timeframe;
amending ss.
456.44, 458.3265, 458.3475, 459.0137, and 459.023, F.S.;
revising definitions of certain terms to include the American Board of Physician Specialties rather than the American Association of Physician Specialists;
458.3145, F.S.;
revising the list of institutions at which certain individuals may be issued a medical faculty certificate without examination;
amending ss.
458.315 and 459.0076, F.S.;
authorizing certain physician assistants to be issued a temporary certificate for practice under certain circumstances;
amending s.
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Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida:
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(g) "Messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine" means any vaccine that uses laboratory-produced messenger ribonucleic acid to trigger the human body's immune system to generate an immune response.
(g) "Messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine" means any vaccine that uses laboratory-produced messenger ribonucleic acid to Page 2 of 67 CODING:
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 trigger the human body's immune system to generate an immune response.
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Paragraphs (b) and (d) of subsection (4) and subsection (6) of section 381.026, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 subsection (6) of section 381.026, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
A patient may request such information from his or her responsible provider or the health care facility in which he or she is receiving medical services.
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 care facility in which he or she is receiving medical services.
A patient has the right to refuse any treatment based on information required by this paragraph, except as otherwise Page 4 of 82 CODING:
A patient has the right to refuse any treatment based on information required by this paragraph, except as otherwise provided by law.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 provided by law.
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Notwithstanding this provision, a health care provider or health care facility that in good faith believes that this information is relevant to the patient's medical care or safety, or safety of others, may make such a verbal or Page 5 of 82 CODING:
Notwithstanding this provision, a health care provider or health care facility that in good faith believes that this information is relevant to the patient's medical care or safety, or safety of others, may make such a verbal or written inquiry.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 written inquiry.
A health care provider or health care facility may not discriminate against a patient based solely upon the patient's exercise of the constitutional right to own and possess firearms or ammunition.
A health care provider or health care facility may not discriminate against a patient based solely upon the patient's Page 5 of 67 CODING:
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 exercise of the constitutional right to own and possess firearms or ammunition.
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(6) SUMMARY OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.—Any health care provider who treats a patient in an office or any health care facility licensed under chapter 395 that provides emergency services and care or outpatient services and care to a patient, or admits and treats a patient, shall adopt and make available to the patient, in writing, a statement of the rights and responsibilities of patients, including the following:
(6) SUMMARY OF RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.—Any health care provider who treats a patient in an office or any health care facility licensed under chapter 395 that provides emergency Page 6 of 67 CODING:
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 services and care or outpatient services and care to a patient, or admits and treats a patient, shall adopt and make available to the patient, in writing, a statement of the rights and responsibilities of patients, including the following:
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A patient has the right to be treated with courtesy and respect, with appreciation of his or her individual dignity, and with protection of his or her need for privacy.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 A patient has the right to be treated with courtesy and respect, with appreciation of his or her individual dignity, and with protection of his or her need for privacy.
A patient has the right to bring any person of his or her choosing to the patient-accessible areas of the health care facility or provider's office to accompany the patient while the patient is receiving inpatient or outpatient treatment or is consulting with his or her health care provider, unless doing so would risk the safety or health of the patient, other patients, or staff of the facility or office or cannot be reasonably accommodated by the facility or provider.
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A patient has the right to be given, upon request, full information and necessary counseling on the availability of known financial resources for his or her care.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 A patient has the right to be given, upon request, full information and necessary counseling on the availability of known financial resources for his or her care.
A patient has the right to receive a copy of a reasonably clear and understandable, itemized bill and, upon request, to have the charges explained.
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A patient has the right to express grievances regarding any violation of his or her rights, as stated in Florida law, through the grievance procedure of the health care provider or Page 9 of 82 CODING:
A patient has the right to express grievances regarding any violation of his or her rights, as stated in Florida law, through the grievance procedure of the health care provider or health care facility which served him or her and to the appropriate state licensing agency.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 health care facility which served him or her and to the appropriate state licensing agency.
A patient is responsible for reporting to the health care provider whether he or she comprehends a contemplated course of action and what is expected of him or her.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 Section 5.
120.536(1) and 120.54 establishing a procedure for the issuance and biennial renewal of licenses, including initial application and biennial renewal fees sufficient to cover the costs of implementing and administering this section, and establishing supplemental licensure fees for payment beginning May 1, 2018, sufficient to cover the costs of administering ss.
120.536(1) and 120.54 establishing a procedure for the issuance and biennial renewal of licenses, including initial application and biennial renewal fees sufficient to cover the costs of implementing and Page 10 of 67 CODING:
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 administering this section, and establishing supplemental licensure fees for payment beginning May 1, 2018, sufficient to cover the costs of administering ss.
The department shall renew the licensure of a medical marijuana treatment Page 11 of 82 CODING:
The department shall renew the licensure of a medical marijuana treatment center biennially if the licensee meets the requirements of this section and pays the biennial renewal fee.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 center biennially if the licensee meets the requirements of this section and pays the biennial renewal fee.
An applicant for licensure as a medical marijuana treatment center must demonstrate:
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 treatment center must demonstrate:
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The ability to maintain accountability of all raw materials, finished products, and any byproducts to prevent diversion or unlawful access to or possession of these substances.
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Upon approval, the applicant must post a $5 million performance bond issued by an authorized surety insurance company rated in one of the three highest rating categories by a nationally recognized rating service.
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 company rated in one of the three highest rating categories by a nationally recognized rating service.
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If the funds deposited under this sub-subparagraph generate interest, the amount of that interest must shall be used by the department for the administration of this section.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 amount of that interest must shall be used by the department for the administration of this section.
The term includes an individual with the power or authority to direct or influence the direction or operation of an applicant or a medical marijuana treatment center through board membership, an agreement, or a contract.
This includes officers and board members.
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A diversity plan that promotes and ensures the involvement of minority persons and minority business Page 14 of 82 CODING:
A diversity plan that promotes and ensures the involvement of minority persons and minority business enterprises, as defined in s.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 enterprises, as defined in s.
A licensed medical marijuana treatment center may not contract for services directly related to the cultivation, processing, and dispensing of marijuana or marijuana delivery devices, except that a medical marijuana treatment center licensed pursuant to subparagraph (a)1.
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may contract with a single entity for the cultivation, processing, transporting, and dispensing of marijuana and marijuana delivery devices.
A licensed medical marijuana treatment center shall must, at all times, maintain compliance with the criteria demonstrated and representations made in the initial application and the criteria established in this subsection.
Upon request, the department may grant a medical marijuana treatment center a variance from the Page 15 of 82 CODING:
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 not contract for services directly related to the cultivation, processing, and dispensing of marijuana or marijuana delivery devices, except that a medical marijuana treatment center licensed pursuant to subparagraph (a)1.
may contract with a single entity for the cultivation, processing, transporting, and dispensing of marijuana and marijuana delivery devices.
A licensed medical marijuana treatment center shall must, at all times, maintain compliance with the criteria demonstrated and representations made in the initial application and the criteria established in this subsection.
Upon request, the department may grant a medical marijuana treatment center a variance from the representations made in the initial application.
A licensed medical marijuana treatment center may transfer ownership to an individual or entity who meets the requirements of this section.
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A medical marijuana treatment center, and any individual or entity who directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds with power to vote 5 percent or more of the voting shares of a medical marijuana treatment center, may not acquire direct or indirect ownership or control of any voting shares or other form of ownership of any other medical marijuana treatment center.
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A medical marijuana treatment center may not enter into any form of profit-sharing arrangement with the property owner or lessor of any of its facilities where cultivation, processing, storing, or dispensing of marijuana and marijuana Page 17 of 82 CODING:
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A medical marijuana treatment center, and any individual or entity who directly or indirectly owns, controls, or holds with power to vote 5 percent or more of the voting shares of a medical marijuana treatment center, may not acquire direct or indirect ownership or control of any voting shares or other form of ownership of any other medical marijuana treatment center.
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A medical marijuana treatment center may not enter into any form of profit-sharing arrangement with the property owner or lessor of any of its facilities where cultivation, processing, storing, or dispensing of marijuana and marijuana delivery devices occurs.
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Must inspect seeds and growing plants for plant pests that endanger or threaten the horticultural and agricultural Page 18 of 82 CODING:
Must inspect seeds and growing plants for plant pests that endanger or threaten the horticultural and agricultural interests of the state in accordance with chapter 581 and any rules adopted thereunder.
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 interests of the state in accordance with chapter 581 and any rules adopted thereunder.
Edibles may not contain more than 200 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol, and a single serving portion of an edible may not exceed 10 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol.
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 tetrahydrocannabinol, and a single serving portion of an edible may not exceed 10 milligrams of tetrahydrocannabinol.
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Medical marijuana treatment centers may not begin processing or dispensing edibles until after the effective date of the rule.
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A medical marijuana treatment center that produces prerolled marijuana cigarettes may not use wrapping paper made with tobacco or hemp.
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The department shall determine by rule the requirements for medical marijuana treatment centers to use such solvents or gases exhibiting potential toxicity to Page 20 of 82 CODING:
The department shall determine by rule the requirements for medical marijuana treatment centers to use such solvents or gases exhibiting potential toxicity to humans.
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Before dispensing, the medical marijuana treatment center must determine that the test results indicate that low- THC cannabis meets the definition of low-THC cannabis, the concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol meets the potency requirements of this section, the labeling of the concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol is accurate, and all marijuana is safe for human consumption and free from contaminants that are unsafe for human consumption.
Before dispensing, the medical marijuana treatment center must determine that the test results indicate that low- THC cannabis meets the definition of low-THC cannabis, the Page 20 of 67 CODING:
The department shall determine by rule which contaminants must be tested for and the maximum levels of each contaminant which are safe for human consumption.
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall assist the department in developing the testing requirements for contaminants that are unsafe for human consumption in edibles.
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol meets the potency requirements of this section, the labeling of the concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol is accurate, and all marijuana is safe for human consumption and free from contaminants that are unsafe for human consumption.
The department shall determine by rule which contaminants must be tested for and the maximum levels of each contaminant which are safe for human consumption.
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services shall assist the department in developing the testing requirements for contaminants that are unsafe for human consumption in edibles.
The department shall also determine by rule the procedures for the treatment of marijuana that fails to meet the testing requirements of this section, s.
A medical marijuana treatment center must recall marijuana, including all marijuana and marijuana products made from the same batch of marijuana, that fails to meet the potency requirements of this section, that is unsafe for human consumption, or for which the labeling of the tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol concentration is inaccurate.
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The department shall adopt rules to establish marijuana potency variations of no greater than 15 percent using negotiated rulemaking pursuant to s.
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 medical marijuana treatment center must recall marijuana, including all marijuana and marijuana products made from the same batch of marijuana, that fails to meet the potency requirements of this section, that is unsafe for human consumption, or for which the labeling of the tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol concentration is inaccurate.
The department shall adopt rules to establish marijuana potency variations of no greater than 15 percent using negotiated rulemaking pursuant to s.
120.54(2)(d) which accounts for, but is not limited to, time lapses between testing, testing methods, testing instruments, and types of marijuana sampled for testing.
A medical marijuana treatment center shall reserve two processed samples from each batch and retain such samples for at least 9 months for the purpose of such audits.
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 medical marijuana treatment center shall reserve two processed samples from each batch and retain such samples for at least 9 months for the purpose of such audits.
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Package the marijuana in a receptacle that has a firmly affixed and legible label stating the following information:
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The product name may not contain wording commonly associated with products that are attractive to children or which promote the recreational use of marijuana.
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hb1299-01-c1 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/HB 1299 2025 the recreational use of marijuana.
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Such receptacles for marijuana in a form for smoking must be plain, opaque, and white without depictions of the product or images other than the medical marijuana treatment center's department-approved logo and the marijuana universal symbol.
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and 12., edible receptacles must be plain, opaque, and white without depictions of the product or images other than the medical marijuana treatment center's department-approved logo and the marijuana universal symbol.
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381.986, Florida Statutes 2016, which was entered into the medical marijuana use registry before July 1, 2017.
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Must have the medical marijuana treatment center's employee who dispenses the marijuana or a marijuana delivery device enter into the medical marijuana use registry his or her name or unique employee identifier.
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May not dispense or sell any other type of cannabis, alcohol, or illicit drug-related product, including pipes or wrapping papers made with tobacco or hemp, other than a marijuana delivery device required for the medical use of marijuana and which is specified in a physician certification.
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(I) Cameras are fixed in a place that allows for the clear identification of persons and activities in controlled areas of the premises.
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Report to local law enforcement and notify the department through electronic mail within 24 hours after the medical marijuana treatment center is notified or becomes aware of any actual or attempted the theft, diversion, or loss of marijuana.
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435.04 or has an arrest awaiting final disposition for, has been found guilty of, or has entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, regardless of adjudication, any offense listed in chapter 837, chapter 895, or chapter 896 or similar law of another jurisdiction.
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The term includes an individual with the power or authority to direct or influence the direction or operation of an applicant or a certified marijuana testing laboratory through board membership, an agreement, or a contract.
This includes officers and board members.
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456.0145 Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act.— (2) LICENSURE BY ENDORSEMENT.— (a) An applicable board, or the department if there is no board, shall issue a license to practice in this state to an applicant who meets all of the following criteria:
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Attests that he or she is not, at the time of submission of the application, the subject of a disciplinary proceeding in a jurisdiction in which he or she holds a license or by the United States Department of Defense for reasons related to the practice of the profession for which he or she is applying.
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If the reported adverse action is a result of conduct that is not a violation of any law or rule in this state, then the board, or the department when there is no board, may:
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hb1299-02-c2 F L O R I D A H O U S E O F R E P R E S E N T A T I V E S CS/CS/HB 1299 2025 or rule in this state, then the board, or the department if there is no board, may:
Approve the application with placement of the licensee on probation for a period of time and subject to such conditions as the board, or the department if there is no board, may specify, including, but not limited to, requiring the applicant to submit to treatment, attend continuing education courses, or submit to reexamination;
Approve the application with placement of the licensee on probation for a period of time and subject to such conditions as the board, or the department when there is no board, may specify, including, but not limited to, requiring the applicant to submit to treatment, attend continuing education courses, or submit to reexamination;
Paragraph (d) of subsection (1) and subsection (3) of section 456.44, Florida Statutes, are amended to read:
456.44 Controlled substance prescribing.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:
(d) "Board-certified pain management physician" means a physician who possesses board certification in pain medicine by the American Board of Pain Medicine, board certification by the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians, or board certification or subcertification in pain management or pain medicine by a specialty board recognized by the American Board of Physician Specialties American Association of Physician Specialists or the American Board of Medical Specialties or an osteopathic physician who holds a certificate in Pain Management Page 35 of 82 CODING:
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(3) STANDARDS OF PRACTICE FOR TREATMENT OF CHRONIC NONMALIGNANT PAIN.—The standards of practice in this section do not supersede the level of care, skill, and treatment recognized in general law related to health care licensure.
(a) A complete medical history and a physical examination must be conducted before beginning any treatment and must be documented in the medical record.
The exact components of the physical examination shall be left to the judgment of the registrant who is expected to perform a physical examination proportionate to the diagnosis that justifies a treatment.
The medical record must, at a minimum, document the nature and intensity of the pain, current and past treatments for pain, underlying or coexisting diseases or conditions, the effect of the pain on physical and psychological function, a review of previous medical records, previous diagnostic studies, and history of alcohol and substance abuse.
The medical record shall also document the presence of one or more recognized medical indications for the use of a controlled substance.
Each registrant must develop a written plan for assessing each patient's risk of aberrant drug-related behavior, which may include patient drug testing.
Registrants must assess each patient's risk for aberrant drug-related behavior and monitor that risk on an ongoing basis in accordance with the plan.
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The treatment plan shall state objectives that will be used to determine treatment success, such as pain relief and improved physical and psychosocial function, and shall indicate if any further diagnostic evaluations or other treatments are planned.
After treatment begins, the registrant shall adjust drug therapy to the individual medical needs of each patient.
Other treatment modalities, including a rehabilitation program, shall be considered depending on the etiology of the pain and the extent to which the pain is associated with physical and psychosocial impairment.
The interdisciplinary nature of the treatment plan shall be documented.
(c) The registrant shall discuss the risks and benefits of the use of controlled substances, including the risks of abuse and addiction, as well as physical dependence and its consequences, with the patient, persons designated by the patient, or the patient's surrogate or guardian if the patient is incompetent.
The registrant shall use a written controlled substance agreement between the registrant and the patient outlining the patient's responsibilities, including, but not limited to:
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Number and frequency of controlled substance prescriptions and refills.
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Patient compliance and reasons for which drug therapy may be discontinued, such as a violation of the agreement.
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An agreement that controlled substances for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain shall be prescribed by a single treating registrant unless otherwise authorized by the treating registrant and documented in the medical record.
(d) The patient shall be seen by the registrant at regular intervals, not to exceed 3 months, to assess the efficacy of treatment, ensure that controlled substance therapy remains indicated, evaluate the patient's progress toward treatment objectives, consider adverse drug effects, and review the etiology of the pain.
Continuation or modification of therapy shall depend on the registrant's evaluation of the patient's progress.
If treatment goals are not being achieved, despite medication adjustments, the registrant shall reevaluate the appropriateness of continued treatment.
The registrant shall monitor patient compliance in medication usage, related treatment plans, controlled substance agreements, and indications of substance abuse or diversion at a minimum of 3- month intervals.
(e) The registrant shall refer the patient as necessary for additional evaluation and treatment in order to achieve treatment objectives.
Special attention shall be given to those patients who are at risk for misusing their medications and those whose living arrangements pose a risk for medication misuse or diversion.
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(f) A registrant must maintain accurate, current, and complete records that are accessible and readily available for review and comply with the requirements of this section, the applicable practice act, and applicable board rules.
The medical records must include, but are not limited to:
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The complete medical history and a physical examination, including history of drug abuse or dependence.
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Diagnostic, therapeutic, and laboratory results.
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Evaluations and consultations.
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Treatment objectives.
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Discussion of risks and benefits.
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Treatments.
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Medications, including date, type, dosage, and quantity prescribed.
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Instructions and agreements.
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Periodic reviews.
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Results of any drug testing.
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A photocopy of the patient's government-issued photo identification.
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(g) A registrant shall immediately refer patients with signs or symptoms of substance abuse to a board-certified pain management physician, an addiction medicine specialist, or a mental health addiction facility as it pertains to drug abuse or addiction unless the registrant is a physician who is board- certified or board-eligible in pain management.
Throughout the period of time before receiving the consultant's report, a prescribing registrant shall clearly and completely document medical justification for continued treatment with controlled substances and those steps taken to ensure medically appropriate use of controlled substances by the patient.
Upon receipt of the consultant's written report, the prescribing registrant shall incorporate the consultant's recommendations for continuing, modifying, or discontinuing controlled substance therapy.
The resulting changes in treatment shall be specifically documented in the patient's medical record.
Evidence or behavioral indications of diversion shall be followed by discontinuation of controlled substance therapy, and the patient shall be discharged, and all results of testing and actions taken by the registrant shall be documented in the patient's medical record.
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This subsection does not apply to a board-eligible or board-certified medical specialist who has also completed a fellowship in pain medicine approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association, or who is board eligible or board certified in pain medicine by the American Board of Pain Medicine, the American Board of Interventional Pain Physicians, the American Board of Physician Specialties American Association of Physician Specialists, or a board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties or the American Osteopathic Association and performs interventional pain procedures of the type routinely billed using surgical codes.
This subsection does not apply to a registrant who prescribes medically necessary controlled substances for a patient during an inpatient stay in a hospital licensed under chapter 395.
Section 9.
Paragraph (i) of subsection (1) of section 458.3145, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
458.3145 Medical faculty certificate.— (1) A medical faculty certificate may be issued without examination to an individual who meets all of the following criteria:
(i) Has been offered and has accepted a full-time faculty appointment to teach in a program of medicine at any of the following institutions:
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The University of Florida.
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The University of Miami.
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The University of South Florida.
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The Florida State University.
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The Florida International University.
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The University of Central Florida.
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The Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science in Jacksonville, Florida.
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The Florida Atlantic University.
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The Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St.
Petersburg, Florida.
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Nova Southeastern University.
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Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine in Melbourne, Florida.
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The Orlando College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Lincoln Memorial University.
Section 10.
Subsection (1) of section 458.315, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
458.315 Temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need.— (1) A physician or physician assistant who is licensed to practice in any jurisdiction of the United States and whose license is currently valid may be issued a temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need.
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A physician assistant who is licensed to practice in any state of the United States or the District of Columbia and whose license is currently valid may be issued a temporary certificate for practice in areas of critical need.
Section 11.
Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 458.3265, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
458.3265 Pain-management clinics.— (1) REGISTRATION.— (a)1.
As used in this section, the term:
a.
"Board eligible" means successful completion of an anesthesia, physical medicine and rehabilitation, rheumatology, or neurology residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association for a period of 6 years from successful completion of such residency program.
b.
"Chronic nonmalignant pain" means pain unrelated to cancer which persists beyond the usual course of disease or the injury that is the cause of the pain or more than 90 days after surgery.
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"Pain-management clinic" or "clinic" means any publicly or privately owned facility:
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Each pain-management clinic must register with the department or hold a valid certificate of exemption pursuant to subsection (2).
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The following clinics are exempt from the registration requirement of paragraphs (c)-(m) and must apply to the department for a certificate of exemption:
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A clinic licensed as a facility pursuant to chapter 395;
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A clinic in which the majority of the physicians who provide services in the clinic primarily provide surgical services;
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A clinic owned by a publicly held corporation whose shares are traded on a national exchange or on the over-the- counter market and whose total assets at the end of the corporation's most recent fiscal quarter exceeded $50 million;
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A clinic affiliated with an accredited medical school at which training is provided for medical students, residents, or fellows;
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A clinic that does not prescribe controlled substances for the treatment of pain;
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A clinic wholly owned and operated by a physician multispecialty practice where one or more board-eligible or board-certified medical specialists, who have also completed fellowships in pain medicine approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or who are also board- certified in pain medicine by the American Board of Pain Medicine or a board approved by the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Board of Physician Specialties American Association of Physician Specialists, or the American Osteopathic Association, perform interventional pain procedures of the type routinely billed using surgical codes.
Section 12.
Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 458.3475, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
458.3475 Anesthesiologist assistants.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:
(a) "Anesthesiologist" means an allopathic physician who holds an active, unrestricted license;
who has successfully completed an anesthesiology training program approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education or its equivalent;
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Section 13.
Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 459.0137, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
459.0137 Pain-management clinics.— (1) REGISTRATION.— (a)1.
As used in this section, the term:
a.
"Board eligible" means successful completion of an anesthesia, physical medicine and rehabilitation, rheumatology, or neurology residency program approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or the American Osteopathic Association for a period of 6 years from successful completion of such residency program.
b.
"Chronic nonmalignant pain" means pain unrelated to cancer which persists beyond the usual course of disease or the injury that is the cause of the pain or more than 90 days after surgery.
c.
"Pain-management clinic" or "clinic" means any publicly or privately owned facility:
(I) That advertises in any medium for any type of pain- management services;
or (II) Where in any month a majority of patients are prescribed opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol for the treatment of chronic nonmalignant pain.
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The following clinics are exempt from the registration requirement of paragraphs (c)-(m) and must apply to the department for a certificate of exemption:
a.
A clinic licensed as a facility pursuant to chapter 395;
b.
A clinic in which the majority of the physicians who provide services in the clinic primarily provide surgical services;
c.
A clinic owned by a publicly held corporation whose shares are traded on a national exchange or on the over-the- counter market and whose total assets at the end of the corporation's most recent fiscal quarter exceeded $50 million;
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A clinic affiliated with an accredited medical school at which training is provided for medical students, residents, or fellows;
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A clinic that does not prescribe controlled substances for the treatment of pain;
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A clinic owned by a corporate entity exempt from federal taxation under 26 U.S.C.
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501(c)(3);
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A clinic wholly owned and operated by one or more board-eligible or board-certified anesthesiologists, physiatrists, rheumatologists, or neurologists;
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Section 14.
Paragraph (a) of subsection (1) of section 459.023, Florida Statutes, is amended to read:
459.023 Anesthesiologist assistants.— (1) DEFINITIONS.—As used in this section, the term:
(a) "Anesthesiologist" means an osteopathic physician who holds an active, unrestricted license;
who has successfully completed an anesthesiology training program approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education, or its equivalent, or the American Osteopathic Association;
and who is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology or is eligible to take that board's examination, is certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or is eligible to take that board's examination, or is certified by the Board of Certification in Anesthesiology affiliated with the American Board of Physician Specialties American Association of Physician Page 48 of 82 CODING:
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The bill revises the definitions and requirements related to messenger ribonucleic acid vaccines and medical marijuana treatment centers in Florida law while extending the repeal date of certain prohibitions.

  • Section 9 of chapter 2023-43, Laws of Florida

    2027 → 2025

    Changes the repeal date from 2027 to 2025.

  • 381.00316(2)(g)

    "Messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine" means any vaccine that uses laboratory-produced messenger ribonucleic acid to trigger the human body's immune system to generate an immune response.

    Reenacts the definition of 'messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine' to preserve its applicability.

  • 381.00319(1)(e)

    "Messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine" has the same meaning as in s. 381.00316.

    Reenacts the definition linking it to the previous section for consistency.

  • 381.986(8)(b)

    must shall apply to the department on a form prescribed by the department and adopted in rule. → must apply to the department on a form prescribed by the department and adopted in rule.

    Corrects the language for clarity.

  • 381.986(8)(b)

    The department shall adopt rules pursuant to ss. 120.536(1) and 120.54 establishing a procedure for the issuance and biennial renewal of licenses, including initial application and biennial renewal fees sufficient to cover the costs of implementing and administering this section, and establishing supplemental licensure fees for payment beginning May 1, 2018, sufficient to cover the costs of administering ss. 381.989 and 1004.4351.

    Clarifies the licensing process for medical marijuana treatment centers.

  • 381.986(8)(g)

    the department must shall deposit the cash in the Grants and Donations Trust Fund within the Department of Health, subject to the same conditions as the bond regarding requirements for the applicant to forfeit ownership of the funds.

    Clarifies the conditions under which cash deposits must be handled.

  • 381.986(8)

    revising criteria authorizing physician assistants to be issued temporary certificates for practice in areas of critical need;

    Enables physician assistants to obtain temporary certificates in critical need areas.

  • 381.986(8)

    defining terms for purposes of background screening requirements for persons affiliated with medical marijuana treatment centers;

    Establishes definitions related to background screening for medical marijuana treatment center personnel.

  • 381.986(8)

    requiring medical marijuana treatment centers to notify the Department of Health through e-mail within a specified timeframe after an actual or attempted theft, diversion, or loss of marijuana;

    Mandates prompt notification to the Department of Health regarding thefts or losses of marijuana.

  • 381.986(8)

    requiring medical marijuana treatment centers to report attempted thefts, in addition to actual thefts, to law enforcement within a specified timeframe;

    Clarifies reporting obligations for both actual and attempted thefts.

Action History

  1. Chapter No. 2025-114

  2. Approved by Governor

  3. Signed by Officers and presented to Governor

  4. Ordered engrossed, then enrolled

  5. CS passed as amended; YEAS 113, NAYS 0

  6. Amendment 340380 Concur

  7. Senate Message List

  8. In Messages

  9. CS passed as amended; YEAS 37 NAYS 0

  10. Read 3rd time

  11. Amendment(s) adopted (340380)

  12. Read 2nd time

  13. Substituted for CS/CS/CS/SB 1270

  14. Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading

  15. Withdrawn from Rules

  16. Received

  17. Referred to Rules

  18. In Messages

  19. CS passed; YEAS 114, NAYS 1

  20. Read 3rd time

  21. Added to Third Reading Calendar

  22. Placed on 3rd reading

  23. Read 2nd time

  24. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 2)

  25. Bill added to Special Order Calendar (4/23/2025)

  26. Bill referred to House Calendar

  27. CS Filed

  28. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  29. Reported out of Health & Human Services Committee

  30. Favorable with CS by Health & Human Services Committee

  31. Added to Health & Human Services Committee agenda

  32. Now in Health & Human Services Committee

  33. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  34. 1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)

  35. CS Filed

  36. Laid on Table under Rule 7.18(a)

  37. Reported out of Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  38. Favorable with CS by Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  39. PCS added to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee agenda

  40. Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  41. Referred to Health & Human Services Committee

  42. Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee

  43. Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

  44. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  45. Filed

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Sponsors (3)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (158)

158 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passage

Passed 113 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 79002
Democrat 29004
Unaffiliated 5000
Total 113006
% of votes cast 95%0%0%5%
How each member voted (119)
Member Party Vote
Caruso — Yea
Casello — Yea
Temple — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Lopez, V. — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Not Voting
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Not Voting
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Not Voting
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Not Voting
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Albert, Jon Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Benarroch, Yvette Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Yea
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Blanco, Omar Republican Yea
Booth, Erika Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Cobb, Nan Republican Yea
Conerly, William "Bill" Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Gentry, Richard Republican Yea
Gerwig, Anne Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Yea
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Johnson, Chad Republican Yea
Kendall, Kim Republican Yea
Kincart Jonsson, Jennifer Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Not Voting
Miller, Monique Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Nix Jr., Danny Republican Yea
Oliver, Vanessa Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Owen, Michael Republican Yea
Partington, Bill Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Yea
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Sapp, Judson Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Not Voting
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Weinberger, Meg Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Yea

Third Reading

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay · 1 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9001
Republican 25000
Unaffiliated 2000
No Party Affiliation 1000
Total 37001
% of votes cast 97%0%0%3%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
Ingoglia — Yea
Collins — Yea
Arrington, Kristen Aston Democrat Yea
Berman, Lori Democrat Yea
Bernard, Mack Democrat Yea
Davis, Tracie Democrat Yea
Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" Democrat Yea
Osgood, Rosalind Democrat Yea
Polsky, Tina Scott Democrat Yea
Rouson, Darryl Ervin Democrat Yea
Sharief, Barbara Democrat Not Voting
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
Pizzo, Jason W. B. No Party Affiliation Yea
Albritton, Ben Republican Yea
Boyd, Jim Republican Yea
Bradley, Jennifer Republican Yea
Brodeur, Jason Republican Yea
Burgess, Danny Republican Yea
Burton, Colleen Republican Yea
Calatayud, Alexis Republican Yea
DiCeglie, Nick Republican Yea
Gaetz, Don Republican Yea
Garcia, Ileana Republican Yea
Grall, Erin Republican Yea
Gruters, Joe Republican Yea
Harrell, Gayle Republican Yea
Hooper, Ed Republican Yea
Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" Republican Yea
Martin, Jonathan Republican Yea
McClain, Stan Republican Yea
Passidomo, Kathleen Republican Yea
Rodriguez, Ana Maria Republican Yea
Simon, Corey Republican Yea
Truenow, Keith L. Republican Yea
Trumbull, Jay Republican Yea
Vacant Republican Yea
Wright, Tom A. Republican Yea
Yarborough, Clay Republican Yea

Passage, Third Reading

Passed 114 Yea · 1 Nay · 4 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 77103
Democrat 33000
Unaffiliated 4001
Total 114104
% of votes cast 96%1%0%3%
How each member voted (119)
Member Party Vote
Caruso — Yea
Casello — Yea
Tomkow — Yea
Temple — Not Voting
Lopez, V. — Yea
Alvarez, Jose Democrat Yea
Antone, Bruce Hadley Democrat Yea
Aristide, Wallace Democrat Yea
Bartleman, Robin Democrat Yea
Bracy Davis, LaVon Democrat Yea
Campbell, Daryl Democrat Yea
Chambliss, Kevin D. Democrat Yea
Cross, Lindsay Democrat Yea
Daley, Dan Democrat Yea
Daniels, Kimberly Democrat Yea
Driskell, Fentrice Democrat Yea
Dunkley, Lisa Democrat Yea
Edmonds, Jervonte "Tae" Democrat Yea
Eskamani, Dr. Anna V. Democrat Yea
Franklin II, Gallop Democrat Yea
Gantt, Ashley Viola Democrat Yea
Gottlieb, Michael "Mike" Democrat Yea
Harris, Jennifer "Rita" Democrat Yea
Hart-Lowman, Dianne "Ms Dee" Democrat Yea
Hinson, Yvonne Hayes Democrat Yea
Hunschofsky, Christine Democrat Yea
Joseph, Dotie Democrat Yea
López, Johanna Democrat Yea
Nixon, Angela "Angie" Democrat Yea
Rayner, Michele K. Democrat Yea
Robinson, Felicia Simone Democrat Yea
Rosenwald, Mitch Democrat Yea
Skidmore, Kelly Democrat Yea
Smith, Carlos Guillermo Democrat Yea
Spencer, Leonard Democrat Yea
Tant, Allison Democrat Yea
Tendrich, Debra Democrat Yea
Woodson, Marie Paule Democrat Yea
Abbott, Shane G. Republican Yea
Albert, Jon Republican Yea
Alvarez, Daniel Antonio "Danny" Republican Yea
Anderson, Adam Republican Yea
Andrade, Robert Alexander "Alex" Republican Yea
Baker, Jessica Republican Yea
Bankson, Douglas Michael "Doug" Republican Yea
Barnaby, Webster Republican Yea
Basabe, Fabián Republican Yea
Benarroch, Yvette Republican Yea
Berfield, Kimberly Republican Nay
Black, Dean Republican Yea
Blanco, Omar Republican Yea
Booth, Erika Republican Yea
Borrero, David Republican Yea
Botana, Adam Republican Yea
Brackett, Robert A. "Robbie" Republican Yea
Brannan III, Robert Charles "Chuck" Republican Yea
Buchanan, James Republican Yea
Busatta, Demi Republican Yea
Canady, Jennifer Republican Yea
Cassel, Hillary Republican Yea
Chamberlin, Ryan Republican Yea
Chaney, Linda Republican Yea
Cobb, Nan Republican Yea
Conerly, William "Bill" Republican Yea
Duggan, Wyman Republican Yea
Esposito, Tiffany Republican Yea
Fabricio, Tom Republican Yea
Garrison, Sam Republican Yea
Gentry, Richard Republican Yea
Gerwig, Anne Republican Yea
Giallombardo, Mike Republican Yea
Gonzalez Pittman, Karen Republican Yea
Gossett-Seidman, Peggy Republican Yea
Greco, Sam Republican Yea
Griffitts Jr., Philip Wayne "Griff" Republican Yea
Grow, J.J. Republican Yea
Holcomb, Jeff Republican Not Voting
Jacques, Berny Republican Yea
Johnson, Chad Republican Yea
Kendall, Kim Republican Yea
Kincart Jonsson, Jennifer Republican Yea
Koster, Traci Republican Yea
LaMarca, Chip Republican Yea
Maggard, Randall Scott "Randy" Republican Yea
Maney, Patt Republican Yea
Mayfield, Debbie Republican Yea
McClure, Lawrence Republican Yea
McFarland, Fiona Republican Yea
Melo, Lauren Republican Yea
Michael, Kiyan Republican Yea
Miller, Monique Republican Yea
Mooney Jr., James Vernon "Jim" Republican Yea
Nix Jr., Danny Republican Yea
Oliver, Vanessa Republican Yea
Overdorf, Tobin Rogers "Toby" Republican Yea
Owen, Michael Republican Yea
Partington, Bill Republican Yea
Perez, Daniel Republican Yea
Persons-Mulicka, Jenna Republican Yea
Plakon, Rachel Saunders Republican Yea
Plasencia, Susan Republican Not Voting
Porras, Juan Carlos Republican Yea
Redondo, Mike Republican Yea
Rizo, Alex Republican Yea
Robinson Jr., William Cloud "Will" Republican Yea
Salzman, Michelle Republican Yea
Sapp, Judson Republican Yea
Shoaf, Jason Republican Yea
Sirois, Tyler I. Republican Yea
Snyder, John Republican Yea
Stark, Paula A. Republican Yea
Steele, Kevin M. Republican Yea
Trabulsy, Dana Republican Yea
Tramont, Chase Republican Yea
Tuck, Kaylee Republican Yea
Valdés, Susan L. Republican Yea
Weinberger, Meg Republican Yea
Yarkosky, Taylor Michael Republican Yea
Yeager, Bradford Troy "Brad" Republican Not Voting

Subjects

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What does HB 1299 do?
Department of Health ; Revising the repeal date of the definition of the term "messenger ribonucleic acid vaccine"; providing for contingent retroactive operation; requiring medical marijuana treatment centers to notify the Department of Health through e-mail within a specified timeframe after an actual or attempted theft, diversion, or loss of marijuana; revising eligibility criteria for licensure by endorsement under the MOBILE Act, etc.
Who sponsors HB 1299?
HB 1299 is sponsored by Trabulsy, Dana (Republican), Salzman, Michelle (Republican), Anderson, Adam (Republican), Yarkosky, Taylor Michael (Republican), Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee, and Health & Human Services Committee.
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