Florida Legislation

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The bill would have allowed pharmacists in Florida to give certain medications to patients directly. This would expand the role of pharmacists in healthcare delivery, potentially making it easier for patients to access medications without needing to see a doctor first.

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The bill aimed to change how attorney fees and related costs are awarded in legal cases. It allowed these fees to be awarded both for past and future expenses and considered whether a party rejected a fair settlement offer. The bill also proposed that courts could sanction parties by adjusting fees and required written explanations for decisions. Additionally, it specified conditions under which non-offending parties could receive fees, and outlined rules for appellate proceedings.

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The bill aimed to change the insurance rules for transportation network companies (like Uber and Lyft), their drivers, and vehicle owners. It sought to ensure that all parties involved had adequate insurance coverage while providing rideshare services. However, the bill did not pass in the legislature.

The bill aimed to ensure that when health insurance contracts are canceled or terminated, affected policyholders and subscribers receive proper notice. It required health insurers and healthcare practitioners to allow these individuals to continue their coverage and care for a certain period, even after the contract ends. Additionally, it proposed penalties for insurers and practitioners who do not comply with these requirements.

The Family Empowerment Scholarship Program bill aimed to ensure that private schools involved in the program provide clear written information to parents before they enroll their children. It also set requirements for these schools regarding certain services they must offer. However, the bill did not pass.

This bill aimed to give certain public transit contractors and their representatives the same legal protections as the state when it comes to lawsuits for damages, known as sovereign immunity. It sought to define what constitutes 'public transit' to clarify which contractors would be covered. However, the bill did not pass.

The bill aimed to tighten regulations on gambling in Florida by updating licensing requirements for slot machines and increasing penalties for various gambling-related offenses. It sought to prohibit betting on sports events when the outcomes are known to be fixed and to ban illegal gambling activities, including certain online gambling practices. Additionally, it aimed to restrict the transportation of individuals for illegal gambling purposes and regulate gambling advertisements.

The bill aimed to regulate how state agencies handle settlement funds, ensuring they can't direct those funds to third parties. It also required agencies to notify the Legislature and Attorney General about settlement terms within a specific timeframe. Additionally, it sought to limit travel expense reimbursements for certain officials and clarified residency requirements for university board members.

The bill aimed to define terms related to auxiliary containers, like single-use items, and to centralize the regulation of these containers at the state level. It sought to eliminate the sale and use of certain single-use plastic containers on state-managed lands and required the Department of Environmental Protection to create a uniform ordinance for their use and disposal. Additionally, it proposed a statewide plan to reduce marine debris.