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HB 593: Health Care

GENERAL BILL by Adams

Health Care; Establishes Office of Public Health Nutrition within DOH; removes provision limiting number of breast & cervical cancer screenings based on Medicaid expenditures; renames ch. 385, F.S., as "Healthy & Fit Florida Act"; requires DOH to support creation of public health programs at state & community levels; authorizes department to advance funds for program startup; authorizes state agencies to conduct employee wellness programs, etc.

Effective Date: 07/01/2010
Last Action: 4/30/2010 House - Died in Committee on Health Care Regulation Policy (HFPC), companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 747 (Ch. 2010-57), CS/HB 889 (Ch. 2010-34), HB 5311 (Ch. 2010-161)
Bill Text: Web Page | PDF



Bill History

Date Chamber Action
1/7/2010 House • Filed
1/20/2010 House • Referred to Health Care Regulation Policy (HFPC); Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Health Care Appropriations (CGHC); Health & Family Services Policy Council
3/2/2010 House • Introduced, referred to Health Care Regulation Policy (HFPC); Governmental Affairs Policy (EDCA); Health Care Appropriations (CGHC); Health & Family Services Policy Council -HJ 00054
4/30/2010 House • Died in Committee on Health Care Regulation Policy (HFPC), companion bill(s) passed, see CS/CS/HB 747 (Ch. 2010-57), CS/HB 889 (Ch. 2010-34), HB 5311 (Ch. 2010-161)