The bill amends section 435.12 of the Florida Statutes to establish a new requirement for the Agency for Health Care Administration, in collaboration with specified agencies, to create and maintain a publicly accessible webpage dedicated to care provider background screening education and awareness. This webpage will serve as a central resource, providing information in nontechnical language tailored to qualified entities. It will include details on employment screening requirements, a searchable catalog of employment classes and positions that require screening, and a downloadable checklist for the screening process.

Additionally, the bill mandates that each specified agency must include a prominent link to this webpage on their websites and in job vacancy advertisements. The webpage is required to be active by January 1, 2026, and must be reviewed and updated annually to reflect any changes in laws or procedures related to employment screening. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 531 c1: 409.1676