Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function
Summary
Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function; Requires medical examiners to take specified actions when performing autopsy on decedent who is violent offender; requires that autopsy reports for such individuals include certain findings & information; requires notification of certain findings & information to FDLE, DOH, & AHCA; authorizes release of certain patient records to law enforcement agencies without patient authorization; requires school safety specialists to provide school district staff with certain training on adverse effects of specified substances; specifies requirements for training; requires safe-school officers to complete certain training on adverse effects of specified substances; specifies requirements for training.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2026
Last action Mar 13, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
5
Jan 15, 2026
Lower · Passed
Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Student Academic Success Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
lower
Jan 15, 2026
Committee
Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
RaShon Young
DDemocratic
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