The bill amends section 381.96 of the Florida Statutes, focusing on the Florida Pregnancy Care Network, Inc. It revises the contract requirements for the network, specifying that the Department of Health must conduct annual unannounced visits to each organization within the network to ensure compliance with contractual obligations. The bill introduces new requirements for the contracts, including the necessity for the network to provide current, medically accurate information to clients, ensure background screenings for staff and volunteers, and perform annual financial audits of each organization within the network.
Additionally, the bill mandates that the contract must include penalties for noncompliance and requires organizations to make information about local rape crisis centers and sexual assault treatment centers readily available to clients. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.