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The state, which continues to wait for FDA approval, expects to import drugs to treat asthma, COPD, diabetes, hepatitis C, HIV and AIDS, and mental health conditions.
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In advance of the 2022 legislative session, lawmakers eye ways to bolster education and training programs for nurses and other health professionals to help alleviate industry-wide staffing woes.
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The bill, which places limits on THC in medical marijuana, passed through the House Professions & Public Health Subcommittee by a party-line vote.
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The proposal would create a one-stop number where veterans can get everything from peer-to-peer support to service referrals.
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Republicans touted the legislation as a must-pass bill to protect Florida’s economy and return people to work, but many Democrats decried it as being overly broad and eliminating the public’s access to courts.
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The House spent less than two hours debating the business liability bill, with the Republican majority shooting down six proposed amendments filed by Democrats.
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A House panel on Tuesday voted 12-6 to approve legislation that would protect nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals and physicians from lawsuits related to COVID-19.
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As the 60-day session begins Tuesday, social distancing and other safety rules will continue to be in place at the Capitol.
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While the House has not posted details about which bills it will consider during the first week, Speaker Chris Sprowls told reporters he wants to move quickly on the proposal.
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Representatives of hospitals, physicians and long-term care facilities say the Legislature needs to make changes to protect them from a potential flood of lawsuits.