Medical Review Committees

HB 587 revises Florida's definition of "medical review committee" in statute 766.101 to clarify which organizations qualify under this legal term. It expands the list to include 12 specific types of committees, such as those from hospitals, professional societies, mental health facilities, the Department of Corrections, and health departments. The bill maintains existing confidentiality protections, ensuring committee proceedings and reports cannot be used as evidence in civil or disciplinary cases against healthcare providers. This change directly affects healthcare organizations and government entities that operate these committees, ensuring consistent application of peer review standards. The revision takes effect July 1, 2026.