The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to assisted living facilities, primarily focusing on staffing requirements, reporting procedures, and medication assistance. Notably, it prohibits the Agency for Health Care Administration from imposing minimum staffing requirements for limited nursing services in facilities that do not have residents meeting specific admission criteria. Additionally, the time frame for filing preliminary adverse incident reports is extended from one business day to five business days. The bill also expands the tasks that can be performed in assisting with self-administration of medication, specifically allowing for the dialing and attachment of needles to insulin pens prefilled by manufacturers.

Furthermore, the bill revises the information that assisted living facilities must provide to the Agency for Health Care Administration, including details about the facility's ownership, licensing, occupancy levels, and available services. The changes aim to enhance consumer access to information about the quality of care in assisted living facilities, thereby aiding families in making informed decisions. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1057 Filed: 429.23, 429.55
H 1057 c1: 429.41, 429.23, 429.55