This bill amends section 189.081 of the Florida Statutes to authorize special districts that operate as hospital districts to jointly engage in various collaborative ventures, including partnerships, corporations, and service lines. The bill allows these districts to exercise such powers even if the actions may be considered anticompetitive under state and federal antitrust laws, provided that the governing bodies of the districts determine that these collaborations are in their best interests. The new legal language emphasizes that these joint activities can be public or private, for profit or not for profit, and can occur anywhere within the boundaries of the involved districts.

Additionally, the bill includes legislative findings that underscore the public necessity of enabling these hospital districts to collaborate in order to ensure the provision of quality healthcare to residents. It declares that such collaborations are vital for the preservation of public health and welfare within these districts. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law.