This bill establishes a Parkinson's Disease Registry in Florida, requiring the Department of Health to contract with the Consortium for Parkinson's Disease Research at the University of South Florida to maintain the registry. The bill defines the "Department" as the Department of Health and mandates that, starting January 1, 2027, physicians diagnosing or treating patients with Parkinson's disease report specific information to the registry, including patient demographics and medical history. The Department is tasked with adopting rules in consultation with relevant medical boards and must ensure that physicians inform patients about the registry and their right to opt out.

Additionally, the bill outlines reporting requirements for the Parkinson's Disease Research Board, which must submit quarterly reports to the Department, while the Department is required to provide annual reports to the Governor and the Legislature detailing the incidence and prevalence of Parkinson's disease in the state. The Department will also publish information about Parkinson's disease and the annual reports on its website. Importantly, physicians who comply with the reporting requirements are granted immunity from liability and disciplinary action related to their submissions to the registry. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
S 1684 Filed: 1004.4352