This bill amends various sections of Florida law concerning health care and medical marijuana, focusing on protecting individuals' rights related to vaccination status and health care choices. It reenacts definitions for messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines and prohibits discrimination by governmental and business entities based on health care choices. The bill also repeals a previous law that scheduled the repeal of the definition of mRNA vaccines and revises patient rights to include protections against discrimination based on vaccination status. Additionally, it introduces new requirements for medical marijuana treatment centers, such as timely reporting of thefts and losses, and clarifies definitions related to background screening for individuals affiliated with these facilities.

Moreover, the bill establishes a framework for states to participate in a compact related to physical therapy licensure, creating the Physical Therapy Compact Commission to oversee compliance and cooperation among member states. It mandates member states to implement specific measures, including utilizing a commission's data system and conducting criminal background checks. The bill also outlines the rulemaking process for the commission, including public notice and comment opportunities, and establishes procedures for oversight and enforcement of the compact. Overall, the bill aims to enhance patient rights, streamline regulations for medical marijuana treatment centers, and improve the regulatory framework surrounding healthcare licensure 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