This bill amends section 381.00315 of the Florida Statutes, which pertains to public health emergencies. It clarifies that the administration of vaccines is not considered "treatment" in the context of public health emergencies. The bill also revises the process for declaring and renewing public health emergencies, stipulating that such declarations will expire after 60 days unless renewed by the Governor, with subsequent renewals requiring a two-thirds majority vote from each chamber of the Legislature. Additionally, the bill introduces a provision allowing individuals to refuse examination, testing, or treatment during a public health emergency by submitting a written refusal to the State Health Officer, who cannot compel such actions.

Furthermore, the bill removes the State Health Officer's authority to use any means necessary to treat individuals under certain circumstances. It retains the ability of the State Health Officer to order isolation or quarantine for individuals posing a danger to public health but emphasizes that individuals may not be forced into examination, testing, or treatment if they refuse for health, religious, or conscience reasons. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.