The bill amends various sections of the Florida Statutes to broaden the definition of "health facility" to encompass not-for-profit entities, including limited liability companies controlled by such organizations. It enhances the powers of health facilities authorities, enabling them to issue loans and enter into agreements to finance health facility projects, with specific requirements ensuring these projects serve a public purpose and adhere to regulations. Additionally, the bill modifies hospital requirements regarding fentanyl confirmation tests, changing the obligation from "must" to "may," and includes conforming amendments to clarify the authority's management of revenues and obligations related to health facility projects.

Furthermore, the bill allows health facilities authorities to issue revenue bonds for refunding purposes, extending this capability to include bonds from other issuers involved in financing health facility projects. It also permits the authority to issue bonds for health facilities outside its jurisdiction if it benefits or reduces costs for a facility within its jurisdiction. This provision aims to enhance financing options by facilitating collaboration with private corporations or not-for-profit entities under common control with the health facility. The act is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 68 Filed: 154.205, 154.213, 154.219, 154.221, 154.225, 154.235, 154.247
S 68 c1: 154.205, 154.213, 154.219, 154.221, 154.225, 154.235, 154.247
S 68 e1: 154.205, 154.213, 154.219, 154.221, 154.225, 154.235, 154.247
S 68 er: 154.205, 154.213, 154.219, 154.221, 154.225, 154.235, 154.247