The bill amends section 381.00315 of the Florida Statutes, clarifying that the administration of vaccines is not considered "treatment" in the context of public health emergencies. It 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 and establishes that individuals who refuse examination, testing, or treatment cannot be forced to undergo these procedures. The bill also includes provisions for the reactivation of inactive healthcare licenses during emergencies and outlines the responsibilities of the State Health Officer in managing public health threats. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.