The bill aims to enhance pediatric patient care in hospital emergency departments across Florida by amending several sections of the Florida Statutes. It mandates that hospitals with emergency departments develop and implement specific policies and procedures for pediatric care, including training staff annually on these protocols, designating a pediatric emergency care coordinator, and conducting the National Pediatric Readiness Assessment. Additionally, hospitals are authorized to conduct the National Pediatric Readiness Project's Open Assessment in years when the main assessment is not performed.

Furthermore, the bill requires the Florida Agency to adopt rules for comprehensive emergency management plans that include minimum standards for pediatric patient care, ensuring that hospitals are equipped with necessary pediatric-specific equipment and supplies. It also stipulates that the Agency must collect and publish assessment scores from hospitals, providing transparency and comparison to national averages. The effective date for these provisions is set for July 1, 2026.