This bill amends Florida Statutes to authorize direct-support professionals and relatives of clients in group home facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities to administer insulin as prescribed, under specific conditions. It defines a "direct-support professional" and establishes a new section, 393.504, which outlines the requirements for insulin administration, including necessary training by qualified medical personnel and the establishment of policies and procedures by the group home facilities. The bill also provides immunity from civil liability for damages and civil or criminal penalties for both the group home facilities and the individuals administering insulin, provided they comply with the outlined regulations.

Additionally, the bill amends section 393.506 to allow unlicensed direct service providers to supervise self-administration of insulin and epinephrine, and it updates a cross-reference in section 1002.394 regarding the Family Empowerment Scholarship Program. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 1736 Filed: 1002.394
S 1736 c1: 393.506, 1002.394
S 1736 c2: 393.506, 1002.394