Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders ; Requires DCF to require certain providers to use specified assessment tool; revises minimum standards for mobile crisis response service; requires facilities to update treatment plans within specified timeframes; revises requirements for discharge planning regarding medications; requires DCF, in consultation with DOE, to conduct review biennially of school-based behavioral health access through telehealth; provides requirements for review; requires Criminal Justice, Mental Health, & Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Center at Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute at University of South Florida to disseminate certain evidence-based practices & best practices among grantees; defines "person-first language"; requires DCF, in consultation with AHCA, to conduct review every other year to identify needs regarding short-term residential treatment facilities & beds; revises assistance & services Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute is required to provide; revises requirements of Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to promote behavioral health professions; revises plan components for mental health assistance programs.
Sponsored bills
Muslim-American Heritage Month; Recognizes May 2025 as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" & celebrates heritage & culture of Muslim Americans in this state.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 2025 as "Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month" through a ceremonial resolution. It does not create new laws, funding, or direct obligations for any specific group. The designation serves as an official recognition to promote public education about colorectal cancer prevention, early detection, and screening. This type of resolution is common for raising awareness on health issues without implementing policy changes.
Maddy summaryThis bill formally recognizes March 8, 2025, as "International Women's Day" in the U.S. Congress. It has no policy provisions, funding changes, or direct impact on individuals or organizations. As a ceremonial resolution, it serves only to acknowledge the date through congressional recognition. No specific mechanisms or affected groups are defined in the bill's text.
Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 8019) designates February 24-March 2, 2025, as "Eating Disorders Awareness Week" in Florida. It recognizes the prevalence of eating disorders affecting millions of Floridians and aims to increase public awareness and education about these conditions. The resolution directly affects Floridians by formally acknowledging this week through state recognition, without creating new laws or funding. It references the significant health impacts of eating disorders and the role of Florida-based advocacy organizations, but does not implement policy changes.
Persian New Year's Day; Recognizes March 20, 2025, as "Persian New Year's Day," celebrates historical & cultural significance of Nowruz, & expresses appreciation for contributions of Iranian Americans.
Maddy summaryThis Florida House Resolution (HR 8017) designates February 15, 2025, as "Ukrainian Festival Day" in the state. It honors the contributions of Florida's Ukrainian-American community, which includes over 58,000 residents who have enriched the state's cultural and economic life through arts, heritage, and community events like the Orlando Ukrainian Festival. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or policies; it simply recognizes this community's impact and ties to Ukraine.
Windstorm Coverage by Citizens Property Insurance Corporation; Requires Citizens Property Insurance Corporation to make windstorm coverage available to homeowners for any residential structures and to commercial lines residential structures; provides requirements for windstorm coverage; authorizes homeowners to obtain windstorm coverage from certain insurance agents; provides underwriting & administering requirements for windstorm coverage portion of insurance; provides requirements for claims settlement payments; revises requirements for corporation's plan of operation; revises certain statements obtained by agents from applicants for coverage from corporation.
Damages Recoverable in Wrongful Death Actions; Removes provision that prohibits adult children & parents of adult children from recovering certain damages in medical negligence suits.
Sampling of Beach Waters and Public Bathing Spaces; Revises provisions related to bacteriological sampling of beach waters & public bathing places, including rule adoption & enforcement; issuance of health advisories; closure of beach waters & public bathing places; & notification & signage requirements.