Holocaust Remembrance Day; Requiring the Governor to proclaim a specified day annually as “Holocaust Remembrance Day”; authorizing “Holocaust Remembrance Day” to be observed in this state’s public schools and be observed by public exercise as the Governor may designate, etc.
Coverage for Diagnostic and Supplemental Breast Examinations; Prohibiting the state group insurance program from imposing any cost-sharing requirement upon an enrollee with respect to coverage for diagnostic breast examinations or supplemental breast examinations, etc.
Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases; Establishing the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases within the Florida State University College of Medicine; requiring the institute to establish and administer the Sunshine Genetics Pilot Program for a specified period; providing institute responsibilities and duties relating to the pilot program; providing requirements for participation in the pilot program and data collection and release in the pilot program, etc.
Firefighter Health and Safety; Requiring the Division of State Fire Marshal within the Department of Financial Services to assist in decreasing the frequency and severity of fatalities; authorizing the division to recommend a phased approach in adopting certain rules related to firefighting gear; requiring the division to adopt rules relating to education on chemical hazards and toxic substances in protective gear and employers’ mental health best practices, etc.
Comprehensive Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan; Requiring the Department of Environmental Protection to develop a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan for this state by a specified date, based on certain department recommendations; requiring the department to create and convene a technical assistance group for a specified purpose; requiring the department to submit a report to the Legislature upon completion of the comprehensive plan, etc.
Disability History and Awareness Instruction; Citing this act as the "Evin B. Hartsell Act"; requiring the Department of Education to develop specified curricula; authorizing the department to consult with the Evin B. Hartsell Foundation to further develop such curricula, etc.
Improving Screening for and Treatment of Blood Clots; Citing this act as the "Emily Adkins Family Protection Act"; requiring hospitals with emergency departments and ambulatory surgical centers to develop and implement policies and procedures and conduct training for the rendering of appropriate medical attention for persons at risk of forming venous thromboembolisms; requiring the Department of Health to contract with a private entity to establish a statewide venous thromboembolism registry at no cost to the state; revising requirements for certain annual inservice training for certified nursing assistants employed by nursing home facilities, etc.
Fentanyl Testing; Creating "Gage's Law"; requiring hospitals and hospital-based off-campus emergency departments to test for fentanyl as part of any urine testing they conduct to treat individuals for possible drug overdose or poisoning; requiring such facilities to perform a confirmation test if the urine test results are positive for fentanyl; requiring that the results of such tests be retained as part of the patient’s clinical record in accordance with the facility’s current recordkeeping practices, etc.
Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 228) designates August 2025 as "Amblyopia Awareness Month" in Florida. It aims to raise public awareness about amblyopia (a leading cause of preventable vision loss in children) and the importance of early vision screening for children aged 3-5. The resolution highlights that undetected amblyopia can cause permanent vision loss, yet less than 20% of preschoolers currently receive recommended vision screenings. As a symbolic recognition, it does not create new laws, funding, or requirements - only promoting awareness to encourage existing screening practices.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Senator Geraldine F. “Geri” Thompson; Recognizing and celebrating the life and legacy of Senator Geraldine F. “Geri” Thompson, etc.
