This bill amends section 395.1055 of the Florida Statutes to revise the licensure requirements for Level I and Level II adult cardiovascular programs. It establishes that the Agency for Health Care Administration will grant licensure for these programs and mandates that hospitals seeking Level I licensure must have a formalized transfer agreement with a Level II program, ensuring safe patient transfers within 60 minutes. Additionally, hospitals located more than 100 road miles from the nearest Level II program are exempt from the 60-minute transfer requirement if they have a written transfer agreement in place. The bill also specifies that hospitals must comply with updated guidelines from various professional organizations, including the American College of Cardiology and the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new conditions for licensure, such as compliance with the latest industry standards and guidelines, and requires hospitals to demonstrate their commitment to quality care through participation in national registries and ongoing quality improvement plans. The Agency for Health Care Administration is tasked with updating rules as new industry standards are published. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.