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CS/HB 519 — Administration of Controlled Substances by Paramedics
by Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee and Reps. Bartleman, Melo, and others (CS/SB 1224 by Health Policy Committee and Senator Harrell)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Health Policy Committee (HP)
The bill amends s. 893.05, F.S., to allow a health care practitioner who is specified as an authorized prescriber of controlled substances, to cause a controlled substance to be administered, under his or her direction and supervision only, by a certified paramedic in the course of providing emergency services.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 37-0; House 108-0