The bill seeks to amend Florida law concerning health care and medical marijuana, emphasizing non-discrimination based on vaccination status and preserving the definition of messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines. It reenacts provisions that prohibit discrimination by governmental and business entities regarding health care choices, including mask and vaccination/testing mandates in educational institutions. The bill also repeals a previous law that scheduled the repeal of the mRNA vaccine definition and revises patient rights to explicitly protect against discrimination based on vaccination status. This ensures that health care providers cannot discriminate against patients for their vaccination choices.

In addition to these provisions, the bill introduces new requirements for medical marijuana treatment centers, such as timely reporting of theft or loss of marijuana and background screenings for personnel. It revises licensure criteria under the MOBILE Act and allows certain physician assistants to obtain temporary practice certificates in critical need areas. The bill also establishes a framework for state participation in a compact related to physical therapy licensure, creating the Physical Therapy Compact Commission to oversee its implementation. This includes requirements for member states regarding data systems, criminal background checks, and compliance with commission rules, ultimately aiming to enhance the safety, security, and accessibility of medical marijuana and healthcare services in Florida.

Statutes affected:
S 1270 Filed: 381.988, 383.141, 385.203, 391.221, 397.333, 409.818, 413.271, 514.028, 468.701, 468.703, 468.705, 468.707, 468.709, 468.711, 468.713, 468.719, 468.723, 468.801, 468.802, 468.806, 468.808, 468.809, 468.811, 484.003, 484.004, 484.005, 484.006, 484.008, 484.009, 484.011, 484.012, 484.013, 484.017, 484.041, 484.042, 484.043, 484.044, 484.0445, 484.0447, 484.047, 484.0501, 484.059, 486.112, 20.43, 943.031, 943.042, 1004.6495
S 1270 c1: 381.988, 456.0145, 459.0076, 486.112, 766.1115
S 1270 c2: 381.988, 456.0145, 458.315, 459.0076, 486.112, 766.1115
S 1270 c3: 381.988, 456.0145, 458.315, 459.0076, 486.112, 766.1115