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Chapter 394 - 2019 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate

(4 days ago) WebThe Florida Senate. Home. Daily Digest. Calendar. Filed Today. Bill Actions. Spotlights. Florida Mental Health Act (ss. 394.451-394.47892) PART II. Interstate Compact on Mental Health (ss. 394.479-394.484) (ss. 394.490-394.4995) PART IV. Community …

https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2019/Chapter394

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Florida Senate backs a bill on behavioral health teaching hospitals

(4 days ago) WebThe Senate bill would provide $100 million a year over the next three years to the behavioral health teaching hospitals, with additional money provided for such …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2024-02-29/florida-legislature-senate-bill-behavioral-health-teaching-hospitals-tampa-general-hospital-usf

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Florida lawmakers approve a plan to designate behavioral health

(2 days ago) WebWith the bill citing an "urgent need" to increase the number of health-care professionals to treat people with mental-health and substance-abuse issues, the …

https://www.wusf.org/health-news-florida/2024-02-13/florida-legislature-behavioral-health-teaching-hospital-tampa-general-hospital-usf-morsani-college-of-medicine

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Florida House passes mental health reform bill, awaits senate …

(9 days ago) Web0:02. 7:13. FORT WALTON BEACH — The Florida House and Senate unanimously passed HB 7021, Mental Health and Substance Abuse. The bill …

https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/state/2024/03/08/florida-house-passes-mental-health-reform-bill-awaits-senate-approval/72844009007/

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Statutes & Constitution :View Statutes : Online Sunshine

(6 days ago) WebFlorida Legislative Committee on Intergovernmental Relations (LCIR) Joint Legislative Committee on Everglades Oversight (JCEO) Joint Legislative Sunset Committee …

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0394/0394ContentsIndex.html

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Florida mental health, substance use disorder bill sent to Gov

(4 days ago) WebSenate Bill 282, which focuses on mental health and substance use disorder treatment, passed both chambers of the Florida Legislature unanimously. Should …

https://www.wfla.com/news/politics/florida-mental-health-substance-use-disorder-bill-sent-to-gov-desantis-to-sign/

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2024 Bills Impacting Health Care Professions

(3 days ago) WebEffective Date: Except as otherwise expressly provided in the act, this act shall take effect July 1, 2024. SB 330 (Full Text). Summary: The bill, which is part of the …

https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/latest-news/new-legislation-impacting-your-profession-2024/

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Commission on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder

(4 days ago) WebMission of the Commission. As provided by Section 394.9086, Florida Statutes, the Commission on Mental health and Substance Use Disorder (Commission) was created …

https://www.myflfamilies.com/services/samh/commission-mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder

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Florida Senate bill puts millions of dollars toward mental, maternal …

(1 days ago) WebIn 2022-23, the Department of Health accepted about 2,700 applications for loan reimbursement, which would be worth nearly $41 million in payments. But the …

https://www.tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/18/florida-legislature-health-care-bill-doctor-shortage/

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Mental health and substance abuse bill clears first Senate panel …

(8 days ago) WebSen. Erin Grall. It took about six minutes on January 30 for a measure overhauling the state’s mental health and substance abuse laws to pass its first …

https://www.floridabar.org/the-florida-bar-news/mental-health-and-substance-abuse-bill-clears-first-senate-panel-stop/

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Commentary: Advancing mental health care access for Floridians

(7 days ago) WebAccording to Mental Health America, here in Florida, more than 2.9 million adults have experienced a mental illness. This past session, the Florida Legislature …

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2024/05/18/mental-health-care-access-opinion/

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Florida Lawmakers Eye 'Gaps' In Mental Health Coverage

(1 days ago) WebOne in five Americans in 2019 lived with a mental illness, according to the National Institute for Mental Health. The data include people with any mental illness, …

https://health.wusf.usf.edu/health-news-florida/2021-03-12/florida-lawmakers-eye-gaps-in-mental-health-coverage

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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs ‘Live Healthy’ Legislation Package

(4 days ago) WebOn March 21, 2024, in News Releases, by Staff. BONITA SPRINGS, Fla.—. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed components of the 2024 ‘Live Healthy’ legislation …

https://www.flgov.com/2024/03/21/governor-ron-desantis-signs-live-healthy-legislation-package/

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Legislation CJMHSA TAC USF - University of South Florida

(8 days ago) WebThe Florida Mental Health Act / The Baker Act Chapter 394, F.S., establishes The Florida Mental Health Act also known as The Baker Act. 241 of Florida Laws was enacted by …

https://www.usf.edu/cbcs/mhlp/tac/florida/legislation.aspx

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Trends in Access to Mental Health Care State Policy

(Just Now) WebThe content of this issue brief is focused on mental health legislation that was enacted in 2023 (vetoed bills were not included). The research AND EXAMPLE LEGISLATION …

https://www.nami.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NAMI-2023StateLegBrief-02-AccessToCare.pdf

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Florida legislature makes small strides on mental health

(2 days ago) WebFlorida Legislature begins to address mental health crisis in criminal justice system 05:27. MIAMI - After ignoring the issue for years, the Florida Legislature …

https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-legislature-makes-small-strides-on-mental-health/

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State Law Names TGH Behavioral Health Hospital One of First …

(2 days ago) WebThe Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 330, sponsored by Senators Boyd and Rouson in the Senate and Representative Sam Garrison in the House, during …

https://www.usf.edu/health/news/2024/behavioral_health_hospital_topping_off_celebration.aspx

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Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy …

(4 days ago) WebThe Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling was legislatively established to ensure that every clinical social worker, …

https://floridasmentalhealthprofessions.gov/

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Governor Ron DeSantis Receives 27 Bills from the Florida Legislature

(2 days ago) Web— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until June 5, 2024, to act on these bills. CS/HB 141 – …

https://www.flgov.com/2024/05/21/governor-ron-desantis-receives-27-bills-from-the-florida-legislature/

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Senate committee passes legislation on mental health, emergency

(3 days ago) WebThe Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions May 23 passed legislation that included proposals on mental health and emergency pediatric …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-05-23-senate-committee-passes-legislation-mental-health-emergency-pediatric-services

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A-rated neighborhood schools were better choices for bill signing

(6 days ago) WebThis past legislative session, I sponsored SB 330/HB 1617, with my Senate partner Sen. Jim Boyd (R-Bradenton), which establishes behavioral health teaching …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/letters/2024/05/26/a-rated-neighborhood-schools-were-better-choices-for-bill-signing/73840456007/

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Merkley reintroduces legislation to put mental health care in

(7 days ago) WebMental illness affects 20% of American youth. This bicameral legislation will put additional mental health providers in elementary and secondary schools across …

https://ktvz.com/news/oregon-northwest/2024/05/26/merkley-reintroduces-legislation-to-put-mental-health-care-in-reach-for-every-student-in-america/

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Kaine & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Mental …

(6 days ago) WebAs a member of the Senate HELP Committee, Kaine has long fought to expand mental health resources for young people. In February 2024, he introduced legislation …

https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-and-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-increase-mental-health-resources-for-students-in-schools

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Kaine Applauds Committee Passage of his Bipartisan Bills to …

(5 days ago) WebWASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, applauded the …

https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-applauds-committee-passage-of-his-bipartisan-bills-to-support-health-care-provider-mental-health-alzheimers-support

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Senator Merkley, Whip Clark Reintroduce Legislation to Put Mental

(6 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. – During Mental Health Awareness Month, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) announced the …

https://www.merkley.senate.gov/senator-merkley-whip-clark-reintroduce-legislation-to-put-mental-health-care-in-reach-for-every-student-in-america/

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'Daniel’s Law' passes NY Senate mental health committee

(4 days ago) WebAccording to a press release, Senator Samra Brouk announced that Daniel's Law Crisis and Services Legislation was passed through the NY Senate Mental Health …

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2024/05/22/daniels-law-passes-ny-senate-mental-health-committee/73771982007/

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Families fought for gun legislation in aftermath of Uvalde shooting

(Just Now) WebThe mental health facility's funding was allocated after an "initial investment" $5 million by state lawmakers in the shooting's immediate aftermath to provide a …

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/05/24/uvalde-robb-elementary-school-shooting-victims-families-texas-legislature-gun-laws-legislation/73775070007/

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Congresswoman Bush Reintroduces Helping Families Heal Act

(1 days ago) WebBush collaborated with Michael Brown’s mother, Lezley McSpadden, on first-of-its-kind legislation providing mental health services to people impacted by police …

https://bush.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-bush-reintroduces-helping-families-heal-act

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Oklahoma Legislature must do more to help with students' mental …

(1 days ago) WebThe Legislature must do more to help. Many Oklahoma students are experiencing mental health challenges. The tragic events in the wake of tornadoes …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/opinion/columns/2024/05/24/oklahoma-legislature-must-do-more-to-help-with-students-mental-health/73702214007/

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State lawmakers send Gov. Pritzker's health insurance overhaul to …

(2 days ago) WebSPRINGFIELD (WGEM) - Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s plan overhauling health insurance in Illinois is heading to his desk. The state House of Representatives signed …

https://www.wgem.com/2024/05/26/state-lawmakers-send-gov-pritzkers-health-insurance-overhaul-his-desk/

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Gov. Whitmer Signs Bill to Ensure Equal Insurance Coverage for …

(2 days ago) Web“The signage of Senate Bill 27--Michigan's first mental health parity law that reiterates the verbiage of the Federal Mental Health Parity and Addictions Act of 2008- …

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2024/05/21/gov-whitmer-signs-bill-to-ensure-equal-insurance

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