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• can provide medical therapies.
• All the medical professions tell me this is because more regular of.
• Not the supplements. medications.
• There are medical mental stuff that may not be solved with surgery.
• benefits that have been used for a while now to support medical benefits.

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB9, SB42, SB15, SB5, SB11, SB12, SCR1

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• However, they may not be appropriate in all cases, especially with psychotropic medications that are
• You have to take that medication and the subsequent medications that are on that preferred drug list
• . medication are huge.
• Jared Fowler, Florida Medical Association, is waving in support.
• Jared Fowler, Florida Medical Association, is in support.

Summary: The Senate Committee on Health Policy met with a quorum and heard five bills. SB 126, on prescription hearing aids, would remove Florida’s prohibition on mailing hearing aids when required tele-audiology testing and procedures are completed before sale. The sponsor said the bill would improve access, especially for people with travel or geographic barriers. The Florida Academy of Audiologists expressed support in concept but said it was still working with the sponsor on an amendment for consumer safety. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 152 would require hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers to adopt policies using smoke evacuation systems during certain surgical procedures. Supporters, including the Florida Nurses Association and several nurses, described surgical smoke as a workplace and patient safety hazard containing harmful chemicals, viruses, bacteria, and other contaminants, and said evacuation technology is available and already required in some settings. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 264 would expand step-therapy exemptions for severe mental illness, including certain postpartum and pregnancy-related mental health conditions, so physicians would not have to require patients to fail preferred drugs in specified circumstances. Support came from Otsuka Pharmaceuticals, NAMI Florida, and several medical and pharmacy groups, who argued that delays in effective treatment can worsen crises and increase hospital and crisis-care costs. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 342 would create a public-records exemption for current and former AHCA employees and certain family information, citing threats and harassment directed at inspectors and regulators. President Gaetz said he generally opposes such exemptions but supported this one because the employees are not elected officials and face real safety risks. The committee voted the bill favorably. SB 294 would limit the Board of Pharmacy’s ability to add heart failure, coronary heart disease, and cardiac rhythm disorders to the list of chronic conditions eligible for collaborative pharmacy practice, keeping those conditions under direct physician management. The Florida Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons, Florida Medical Association, and the Florida chapter of the American College of Cardiology supported the bill, while the Florida Society of Health System Pharmacists opposed it. The committee voted the bill favorably. Senator Trumbull asked to be recorded in support of SB 126 and SB 152, and the meeting adjourned without further business.

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• The bill also streamlines the procedures to provide or continue a psychotropic medication prescription
• The bill clarifies the instances in which a new medical report must be filed and considers prescribing
• the same group of practice as a single prescriber, removing potentially unnecessary and duplicative medical
• The bill requires physicians who prescribe psychotropic medication to a child in the Medicaid program

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• I'm a medical doctor and I also completed a fellowship in cosmetic procedural dermatology.
• More importantly, this takes away from medical patients being able to seek academic support from these
• They train alongside you in medical school, so they're doing the same cadaver labs with you, anatomy.
• So is that like medical school?
• Sometimes it can take up to three months to get in to see those medical specialists.

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• Medical Association.
• I've trained many medical students and many residents across multiple medical specialties.
• As a podiatric physician, we go through medical training and go to medical school.
• Medical school, which is a doctoral program.
• Center, Texas Children's Hospital, Texas Medical Center, Dell Children's Medical Center, Memorial Hermann

Bills: SB1117, SB1373, SB672, SB1986, SB1098, SB626, SB1784, SB2480, SB2487, SB437, SB660

Keywords: dentistry, botulinum toxin, aesthetic treatments, dental regulation, training, medical staff privileges, hospital administration, healthcare regulation, Texas Health and Safety Code, consistency in privileges, SB 672, Texas hospital emergency operations plan, hospital diversion, emergency department, cyberattack, cyber security, power outage, electrical outage, patient diversion, hospital preparedness

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• that to yourself,' and the man is saying, 'She's crazy, she's being crazy, she's not taking her medication
• Second, it clarifies what medical examiners must do during an autopsy.
• medication use, and conduct toxicology screening for psychotropic drugs or intoxicating substances.
• Second, it clarifies what medical examiners must do during an autopsy.
• medication use, and conduct toxicology screening for psychotrophic drugs, or intoxicating substances

Summary: The Criminal Justice Committee met with several members excused and first took up SB 350, which clarifies public records protections for crime victims and extends temporary confidentiality to law enforcement officers involved in use-of-force incidents for 72 hours, with a possible written extension up to 60 days. Senator Graal said the bill was intended to align with the Florida Constitution’s victim definition and to address privacy concerns without allowing indefinite withholding. Testimony from Marsy’s Law and the Florida PBA supported the measure, though there were questions about the 60-day period. The committee reported SB 350 favorably. The committee then considered two domestic violence-related bills by Senator Berman. CS/SB 296, after a delete-all amendment, directs a study of a secure web-based alert platform that would give domestic violence victims a unique phone number and code-based emergency alert system, and it expands Florida’s address confidentiality program to dating violence victims. Several speakers, including survivors and advocates, described the need for safer ways to seek help without alerting abusers. The bill was reported favorably. CS/SB 298 similarly expanded confidentiality protections for the Haven Coordinating Council records to cover dating violence victims, and it was also reported favorably. Later, the committee heard SB 398, which updates Florida statutes by replacing the term “child pornography” with “child sexual abuse material,” including conforming changes to the offense severity ranking chart. The bill was reported favorably. The committee also heard SB 156, the Jason Raynor Act, which changes resisting-an-officer language, removes references to lawful or unlawful duty in favor of “any duties,” and adds manslaughter of a law enforcement officer to offenses requiring a life sentence. Law enforcement groups supported the bill, while the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers raised concerns about removing judicial discretion and eliminating a statutory protection against force when an officer knows an arrest is unlawful. Despite those objections, the committee reported the bill favorably. Finally, the committee approved SB 168 on public nuisances, which expands nuisance law to include gambling houses, increases penalties, allows attorney fees, and authorizes foreclosure for unpaid fees, and CS/SB 54, which after amendment focuses on medical examiner procedures and reporting related to violent offenders and toxicology/psychotropic drug review. Both bills were reported favorably. The meeting ended after members recorded additional affirmative votes and the committee adjourned.

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• Um, and tardive dyskinesia comes from being on psychotropic medications.
• <00:06:40.160><c> medications.
• medications.
• So, we want to psychotropic medications.
• </c> the University of Minnesota Medical the University of Minnesota Medical School,<00:07:42.080><c>

Keywords: 1183, house

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• that to yourself,' and the man is saying, 'She's crazy, she's being crazy, she's not taking her medication
• Second, it clarifies what medical examiners must do during an autopsy.
• medication use, and conduct toxicology screening for psychotropic drugs or intoxicating substances.
• Second, it clarifies what medical examiners must do during an autopsy.
• medication use, and conduct toxicology screening for psychotrophic drugs, or intoxicating substances

Summary: The Senate Criminal Justice Committee met with a quorum present and took up several bills, beginning with SB 350 on public records for crime victims. Senator Graal explained that the bill clarifies victim privacy protections under the Florida Constitution and extends temporary confidentiality to the identity of an officer involved in a use-of-force incident for 72 hours, with a possible 60-day extension by written agency findings. Supporters including Marcy’s Law representatives and the Florida PBA said the measure protects victims and officers while preserving public access, and the committee reported the bill favorably. The committee then heard SB 296 and SB 298, both by Senator Berman. SB 296, as amended, directs a feasibility study for a secure web-based silent alert system for domestic violence victims and expands Florida’s address confidentiality program to dating violence victims. SB 298 similarly extends address confidentiality protections to dating violence victims. Both bills received supportive testimony from advocates, including survivors and organizations such as Florida NOW and the Alliance for Safety and Justice, and both were reported favorably. Members also approved SB 398, which replaces references to “child pornography” in Florida statutes with “child sexual abuse material,” and SB 168, which expands public nuisance law to include gambling houses and increases enforcement tools such as penalties, attorney fees, and foreclosure on unpaid fees. SB 54, as amended, was also reported favorably; the amendment broadened the bill’s scope from “mass shooter” to “violent offender,” clarified medical examiner duties, and added reporting requirements related to toxicology and psychotropic substances. The most debated measure was SB 156, the Jason Raynor Act, which would revise resistance-to-arrest provisions and add an automatic life sentence for manslaughter committed against a law enforcement officer. Law enforcement groups supported the bill, but the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and some senators raised concerns about removing judicial discretion and eliminating language about unlawful arrests. After debate, the committee reported SB 156 favorably, with Vice Chair Smith voting no. Several other members later asked to be recorded as voting in the affirmative on multiple bills before adjournment.

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• </c> using psychotropic drugs on children. using psychotropic drugs on children.
• </c> a number of other psychotropic drugs. a number of other psychotropic drugs.
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• Psychotropic drugs that he and others are on.
• Psychotropic drugs that he and others are on.

Keywords: 1187, senate, all

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• I'm a licensed psychologist and I currently prescribe psychotropic medication to active duty service
• I think at the heart of the issue is the amount of training with medical school we learn about medical
• We learn about pharmacology of different medications, not just psychiatric medications.
• And in addition, some of the psychotropic medications need lab monitoring, and it's not just ordering
• It is not equal to medical school.

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• HOWEVER THEY MAY NOT BE APPROPRIATE IN ALL CASES ESPECIALLY WITH PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS THAT ARE SO
• YOU HAVE TO TAKE THAT MEDICATION AND THE SUBSEQUENT MEDICATIONS ON THE PREFERRED DRUG LIST UNTIL YOU
• JARED FOWLER, FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, WAVING IN SUPPORT.
• JARED FOWLER, FLORIDA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. WAVING IN SUPPORT.
• HEART DISEASE REQUIRES MANY YEARS OF FORMATIVE MEDICAL EDUCATION INCLUDING MEDICAL SCHOOL RESIDENCY AND

Keywords: 999, senate, all

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• Self-medicate. There's a big difference between that.
• They are not, and never will be, psychotropic.
• I can't give medication or patches.
• Honorably as a combat medic in the Army.
• The big difference is I have medical professionals prescribing medical treatments that are helping. to

Bills: SB5, SB11, SB12, SB 5, SB 11, SB 12

Keywords: hemp regulation, consumable products, cannabinoids, occupational licenses, criminal offenses, SB 11, Texas attorney general, election crimes, election law enforcement, criminal prosecution, Election Code, Government Code Chapter 402, local prosecutors, county attorney, district attorney, grand jury, probable cause reports, state election offenses, voter fraud, election integrity

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• important changes to sunscreen, not being treated like a hazardous substance, so like any other medication
• c><01:17:11.520><c> other</c> substance so like like any other substance so like like any other medication
• 13.240><c> And</c><01:17:13.400><c> then</c><01:17:13.560><c> adds</c><01:17:13.720><c> some</c> medication
• And then adds some medication anyways.

Bills: HF4382, HF2929

Keywords: child care, day care, child care center, family child care, family day care, group family day care, licensed child care, licensing modernization, early childhood education, preschool, infant care, toddler care, school-age care, drop-in child care, night care, sick care, community-based child care, provider training, staff ratios, group size

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• how other payers, like Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, they use national standardized medical
• So medical coding, the data standardization, we actually worked with a vendor even prior to anticipating
• HB 633 enactment, worked with a vendor who onboarded some medical... ...enactment, I worked with a vendor
• who onboarded some medical coders.
• Psychotropic medication, the usage of psychotropic medication, having been placed at least once in a

Summary: The subcommittee heard two Department of Children and Families implementation updates on measures passed in prior sessions. First, DCF reviewed House Bill 633, which increased oversight of behavioral health managing entities through biennial independent audits, standardized claims-based reporting, and new monthly outcome dashboards. The department said it had awarded the inaugural audit to Ernst & Young, found no significant waste, fraud, or abuse, but identified process risks involving financial controls, claims validation, data access, and system access controls. DCF also described its transition to standardized behavioral health coding and said the new public dashboard of 11 measures is posted on its website, though members asked for easier access and for hard copies of the audit report. Members asked about how the department distinguishes Medicaid-covered services from department-funded services, how duplicate payment risks are being addressed, and whether the new reporting and audit requirements would improve oversight without disrupting services. DCF said it is the payer of last resort for uninsured or underinsured individuals, that some overlap with Medicaid is expected because Medicaid does not cover all behavioral health services, and that new claims edits and cross-checks are being built into the system. The department also said it had not found significant negative feedback from providers and that the new requirements are intended to improve transparency and accountability. DCF then updated the committee on Senate Bill 7012, covering human trafficking data collection, domestic violence center certification, limited background-screening exemptions, expanded recruitment for child welfare staff, subcontractor liability protections, a four-year treatment foster care pilot, case management efficiency recommendations, and a statewide study of residential bed capacity for child victims of commercial sexual exploitation. The department said several items are already complete or underway, including limited exemptions in the screening clearinghouse, while others are in procurement or rulemaking. It identified Circuits 4 and 12 as the treatment foster care pilot sites and said the pilot will launch in January 2026. Members questioned recruitment metrics, pilot timing, and report deadlines; the department said final reports are expected by January and that some dates were flexible because of procurement and implementation timelines. The meeting ended after the presentations and questions, and the subcommittee adjourned.

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• This bill references the statute that defines a psychotropic medication, and the psychotropic medication
• <02:12:05.559><c> medication</c><02:12:06.559><c> and</c><02:12:06.679><c> the</c> psychotropic medication
• and the psychotropic medication and the psychotropic<02:12:07.480><c> medication</c><02:12:08.239><c
• > statute</c><02:12:08.920><c> would</c> psychotropic medication statute would psychotropic medication
• </c> medications that um GI medications medications that um GI medications allergy<02:12:44.079><c> medications

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

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• machines in medical settings.
• on their capacity to provide injectable psychotropic medications, including involuntary administration
• <00:05:00.160><c> medications</c><00:05:01.360><c> including</c> psychotropic medications including psychotropic
• ><c> medications</c><00:06:17.720><c> including</c> psychotropic medications including psychotropic medications
• </c> medical records without paying a fee. medical records without paying a fee.

Keywords: 1183, house

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• Relative to medical terminology, it provides for terminology used in medical documentation, requires
• certain terms to be included in medical records and medical billing, and provides for related matters
• Medical documentation terminology is and should be set by physicians, national medical organizations,
• How familiar are you with medical billing and changes to medical billing?
• I pay a medical director. I order medical supplies. I pay liability insurance.

Bills: HB288, HB403, HB420, HB783, HB815, HB915, HB927, HB933, HB944, HB962, HB971, HR74, SCR3, SCR20, SB5, SB34, SB37, SB190, SB255, SB270, SB273, SB314, SB415

Keywords: medical terminology, documentation, miscarriage, spontaneous abortion, healthcare, medical records, billing, homemade food, food safety, small business, exemption, regulation, Department of Children and Family Services, background checks, child welfare, employee screening, safety regulations, criminal history, non-lactational dairy, labeling requirements

Bills: SB874, SB2098, SB2110, SB2126, SB2154, SB2160, HB818, SB2047, SB2116, SB2246, SB2250, SB2334, SB2505, SB2520, SB2561, SB2721, SB2820, SB2971, SB3019

Keywords: veterinary medicine, prescription, consumer rights, transparency, pet medication, agriculture, clean plant program, disease-free plants, Hawaii agriculture, plant propagation, conservation, soil health, climate change, food security, small farmers, technical assistance, Hawaii, grant program, small farms, midsize farms

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• So we've hired the Dell Medical School to help design it based on the medical needs.
• Texas Medical Association's position. on this is, and we would say this about any medication, is that
• Imagine a scenario where a medication interacts with another medication.
• Texas Medical Board does it.
• I was forced into medical tourism.

Bills: HB5141, HB4638, HB2264, HB2035, HB4813, HB4408, HB2684, HB1621, HB2300, HB216, HB3829, HB4466, HB1747, HB2284, HB3614, HB2587, HB3219, HB3318, HB5147, HB4014, HB216

Keywords: lease, state property, public purpose, Travis County, Health and Human Services, pharmaceutical initiative, drug distribution, healthcare services, generic drugs, advanced pharmaceuticals, cost savings, mental health, patient discharge, medical records, health care professionals, substance use, family involvement, chemical dependency, treatment facilities, minor admissions

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• The plans detail symptoms, medication regimens, and emergency...
• The plans detail symptoms, medication regimens, and emergency protocols.
• Just for epilepsy, but for various medical emergencies.
• , medication type, manner of administration, or prescriber.
• Finally, the bill requires that physicians prescribing psychotropic medication to children on Medicaid

Summary: The committee first confirmed six appointees on a single roll-call vote, then took up a series of bills, many of them on land use, housing, public safety, child welfare, education, and professional licensing. Early debate centered on CS/SB 208, which would require development fees to better reflect review costs and impose objective compatibility findings for residential projects. An amendment folded in additional housing-related provisions, including manufactured housing and a study of urban development boundaries, prompting extended discussion about Miami-Dade’s Everglades protection area and local control. A late-filed rural-boundary amendment was withdrawn. The bill was reported favorably after support from business, housing, and advocacy groups, with some senators voicing district-specific concerns. The committee then approved CS/CS/SB 686 on agricultural enclaves after amendments added conservation easement, wildlife corridor, and critical state concern protections, plus a further Everglades-related amendment. Members discussed balancing smart growth, infrastructure costs, and protecting environmentally sensitive areas. Other land-use and growth bills also advanced, including CS/SB 1434 on infill redevelopment, CS/SB 1138 on qualified contractor pre-application review, and SB 218 limiting the reach of prior hurricane recovery zoning protections in counties not affected by the 2024 storms. SB 1474 on biosolids management was amended to reduce the distance threshold for land application restrictions and delay the effective date, and SB 1708 on veterinary licensure by endorsement removed a three-year recent-practice requirement to address shortages. Several public safety, health, and family-related measures also passed. CS/CS/SB 436 expanded felony battery enhancement to include resisting an officer with violence and certain law-enforcement battery offenses. SB 830 extended public-records protections to county and city administrators and related family information. CS/CS/CS/SB 600 revised bail bond rules, and an amendment preserved the current treatment of charitable bail funds and nonprofits; the committee heard testimony from The Bail Project and others on both sides. CS/SB 914 expanded dry-needling supervision options for occupational therapists, CS/SB 1092 clarified podiatric use of certain cellular/tissue products, and SB 1504 and SB 1718 updated insurance licensing and educator certification pathways. On the education side, CS/CS/SB 7038 made broad postsecondary changes, including tuition waivers, residency clarification, and licensure rules, while CS/SB 186 required seizure-response training and action plans in schools. The committee also advanced multiple child welfare and health bills. CS/CS/CS/SB 560 streamlined psychotropic medication procedures for children in state custody and added youth-voice and insurance-review provisions. CS/CS/CS/SB 902 combined several Department of Health changes, including medical marijuana distance rules, autism microcredential eligibility, a neurofibromatosis grant program, and NICU nutrition information. SB 1002 expanded child welfare definitions to address parental drug abuse and neglect, and SB 1708 eased endorsement licensure for out-of-state veterinarians. Most bills were reported favorably on roll-call votes, with several amendments adopted along the way and limited opposition or abstentions noted on some measures.