The bill CS/HB 733 amends various sections of Florida law to enhance health care services, particularly in dental care, medical marijuana, and support for infants and children with disabilities. Key changes include the revision of the definition of "dental health professional shortage area" to encompass geographic areas and facilities designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration, as well as the introduction of a new definition for "low-income." The bill updates eligibility requirements for the Dental Student Loan Repayment Program, emphasizing service to low-income patients, and revises the definition of "low-THC cannabis" while updating requirements for qualified physicians and medical directors of medical marijuana treatment centers. Additionally, it establishes the Neurofibromatosis Disease Grant Program to fund research through a competitive process and mandates newborn screening for specific disorders, including infantile Krabbe disease.

Further provisions in the bill include the establishment of emergency suspension protocols for health care practitioners arrested for serious offenses, the delegation of medication administration tasks by registered nurses, and the use of dental diode lasers by dental hygienists under certain conditions. It also introduces a micro-credential program for autism support at the University of Florida, ensuring training is available at no cost to eligible participants. The bill specifies that applicants for licensure as marriage and family therapists must graduate from accredited institutions and expands the definition of health care providers. The amendments are set to take effect on July 1, 2026, with certain provisions subject to legislative appropriation.

Statutes affected:
H 733 Filed: 391.3081, 1004.551
H 733 c1: 383.14, 391.3081, 456.072, 464.0156, 491.005, 741.21, 766.1115, 1004.551, 381.986
H 733 e1: 383.14, 391.3081, 464.0156, 491.005, 741.21, 766.1115, 1004.551, 381.986