House Bill 7027 is a comprehensive reviser's bill that amends various sections of the Florida Statutes to enhance clarity, accuracy, and consistency across multiple legal areas. Key amendments include the redefinition of "qualified retired law enforcement officer" to encompass correctional probation officers and the modification of the grant program for local governments to address derelict and migrant vessels, now referencing s. 327.4107(6). The bill also removes fenfluramine from the list of controlled substances in Schedule IV, updates confidentiality protections for victims and witnesses in criminal cases, and emphasizes the need for mental health professionals to receive training on evidence-based practices. Additionally, HB 7027 introduces changes to educational procedures, including clarifications on truancy and the definition of "full-time equivalent student." It also specifies the process for obtaining consent for medical treatment for children in need. The bill aims to streamline legal processes and ensure that statutory language is clear and consistent, thereby improving the implementation of laws related to health care, education, and law enforcement in Florida. The act is set to take effect 60 days after the adjournment of the legislative session in which it is enacted.

Statutes affected:
H 7027 Filed: 7.03, 7.05, 7.16, 7.38, 7.42, 7.54, 7.58, 7.66, 82.036, 100.371, 112.19, 112.191, 112.22, 125.01055, 166.04151, 202.34, 212.08, 212.13, 258.004, 288.062, 316.193, 327.4111, 330.41, 332.136, 338.26, 388.46, 391.026, 394.4575, 400.126, 400.191, 409.910, 409.979, 429.55, 445.004, 497.271, 570.321, 599.012, 679.3171, 679.613, 719.106, 720.303, 782.071, 782.072, 823.11, 836.13, 893.03, 914.27, 916.111, 916.115, 921.0022, 934.255, 945.42, 951.27, 984.151, 984.19, 1003.27, 1008.25, 1012.552