FAILED AARP Opposed
Nursing Home Facility Staffing Senate Bill 1088 and Companion House Bill 897 The legislation would have eliminated the minimum number of nursing home care hours provided by certified nursing assistants (CNA). It would have authorized “direct care” staffing, but could have included some personnel who do not provide hands-on care to nursing home residents.
Sponsored by Senator Albritton and Representative Roth
Voting Record on Pg 29
AARP argued that this legislation would have put at risk the quality of care and safety of residents in nursing home facilities. The sponsors withdrew this legislation from further consideration and supported formation of the Coalition for Silver Solutions, which is committed to developing short- and long-term strategies to meet the health care needs of Florida’s aging population. Members of that Coalition are: AARP, LeadingAge Florida, the Florida Health Care Association, and Pin Point Solutions.
Prescription Drug Importation Program House Bill 19 and Companion Senate Bill 1528 The legislation establishes two programs to safely import FDA-approved prescription drugs into the state: the Canadian Drug Importation Program and the International Drug Importation Program. For both programs, the legislation establishes eligibility criteria for the types of prescriptions drugs which may be imported and for the entities that may export or import prescription drugs. It also outlines the importation process, safety standards, drug distribution requirements, and penalties for violations of program requirements. The legislation requires federal approval or cooperation before prescription drug importation can begin. The legislation is now Chapter No. 2019-99, Laws of Florida, effective July 1, 2019.
PASSED AARP Supported
Sponsored by Representative Leek and Senator Bean
Voting Record on Pg 29
AARP launched “Stop Rx Greed,” a nationwide campaign aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The goal of AARP’s campaign is to help drive down drug prices for Floridians and all Americans by advocating for a variety of legislative, executive, and regulatory actions at both the federal and state level. Newly elected Governor Ron DeSantis made prescription drug affordability through importation a centerpiece of his 2019 legislative agenda.
Prescription Drug Monitoring Program House Bill 375 and Companion Senate Bill 592 The legislation provides that prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances for pain control do not have to check the prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) database before prescribing or dispensing those drugs to terminally ill patients. The legislation is now Chapter No. 2019-70, Laws of Florida, effective July 1, 2019.
PASSED AARP Supported
Sponsored by Representative Pigman and Senator Albritton
Voting Record on Pg 33
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