This bill amends section 395.1055 of the Florida Statutes to revise the licensure requirements for Level I and Level II adult cardiovascular programs. It mandates that the Agency for Health Care Administration update its rules in accordance with new industry standards and guidelines. Key changes include the requirement for hospitals seeking Level I licensure to have a formalized transfer agreement with a Level II program and to ensure safe patient transfer within 60 minutes. Additionally, hospitals located more than 100 road miles from the nearest Level II program are exempt from the 60-minute transfer time requirement if they have a written transfer agreement.

The bill also establishes new conditions for licensure as both Level I and Level II programs, including compliance with the latest guidelines from various cardiology organizations, the establishment of appropriate hours of operation, and a commitment to providing services to Medicaid and charity care patients. Furthermore, hospitals must participate in national quality improvement registries to ensure they meet or exceed established benchmarks. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2026.