Temporary Certificates for Practice in Areas of Critical Need

Summary

The bill revises Florida statutes so that temporary medical, osteopathic and nursing certificates issued for areas of critical need remain valid even if the area no longer has that designation, as long as the clinician maintains an active primary‑care relationship with patients and meets board requirements. It also mandates an annual review by the respective licensing boards to ensure compliance. The measure failed in the Senate, though a companion bill (HB 809) was enacted.

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