2022 Florida Legislature

The measure approved by the House Health & Human Services Committee, would allow physicians to prescribe certain drugs, including anabolic steroids and barbiturates, during telehealth consultations.

A parental rights bill seeks to keep parents in the loop if anything changes at school regarding their child’s mental, emotional, or physical well-being.

An effort that seeks to reduce heat-related illnesses and deaths in Florida is getting bipartisan support. The legislation targets agriculture and other industries with outdoor workers.

The proposal, approved by the House Professions and Public Health Subcommittee in a 12-6 vote, closely resembles a Mississippi abortion law that is before the U.S. Supreme Court

A bill being considered by legislators would cut the required time that a nurse or CNA spends with a patient in a long-term care facility from 3.6 hours to one hour. It would also permit nonmedical staff to replace CNAs for 2.5 hours every day.

The bill would direct health care providers to allow patients or residents to have visitors. If access needs to be restricted for health or safety concerns, "alternate visitation protocols" would need to be developed.

The proposal would require schools to provide parents of students receiving mental health services with information about additional services available through the school or in the community.

Jeff Johnson spoke to WMFE about nursing homes and long-term care facilities, and other issues that could affect seniors this legislative session.

Gov. Ron DeSantis again defended his decision not to lock down the state during the coronavirus pandemic.

Under the bills, abortions after 15 weeks could be performed if the pregnant woman's life or health are at serious risk, but not in cases of rape or incest.