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With the 2024 Session in the rearview mirror, the FOMA continues to monitor the process as bills are transmitted to the Governor for his review. To date, the legislature has transmitted six enrolled bills of interest to the FOMA to the Governor for review. Action has yet to be taken on this legislation. We will keep you posted as events unfold. The Governor has 15 days from the date the bill is received to make his final determination on the legislation.

Bills Transmitted to the Governor for Review

SB 0322 Public Records and Meetings by Burton

SB 322 creates public records and public meeting exemptions for the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, and the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact.

The Governor must act on this bill by 03/27/24.

SB 0330 Behavioral Health Teaching Hospitals by Boyd

The bill creates the designation of behavioral health teaching hospitals to advance Florida’s behavioral health systems of care by creating a new integrated care and education model.

The Governor must act on this bill by 03/27/24.

HB 0865 Youth Athletic Activities by Yeager

The bill requires that a Florida public school athletic coach must hold and maintain a certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, first aid, and the use of an automated external defibrillator. The certification must be consistent with national, evidence-based emergency cardiovascular care guidelines.

The Governor must act on this bill by 04/03/24.

SB 1758 Individuals with Disabilities by Brodeur

The bill, in part, requires AHCA, the APD, and other stakeholders to develop a plan for a new home and community-based services Medicaid waiver program for clients transitioning to adulthood and requires a report to the Governor, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the House of Representatives by December 1, 2024, on the progress of this plan.

The Governor must act on this bill by 03/27/24.

SB 7016 Health Care by Health Policy

The bill is the flagship of the 2024 “Live Healthy” initiative. The bill revises preexisting health care programs, creates new programs, revises licensure and regulatory requirements for health care practitioners and facilities, creates new provisions within programs relating to health care practitioner education, amends the state Medicaid program, and appropriates both general revenue and trust fund dollars to grow Florida’s health care workforce and increase access to health care services.

The Governor must act on this bill by 03/27/24.

SB 7018 Health Care Innovation by Health Policy

The bill sets forth legislative intent related to health care innovation in this state and creates a framework to implement that intent. The purpose is to harness the innovation and creativity of entrepreneurs and businesses, in collaboration with the state’s health care system and stakeholders, to lead the discussion on innovations that will address challenges in the health care system and to transform the delivery and strengthen the quality of health care in Florida.

The Governor must act on this bill by 03/27/24.

Coming Soon - FOMA 2024 Know the Issues

The FOMA 2024 Know the Issues is forthcoming and will be published soon after the Governor makes his final determination on transmitted legislation. This comprehensive document will offer a complete analysis of legislation passed during this session, detailing its impact on the osteopathic profession and patients and outlining any actionable items for our members.