Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida H407: Administration of Medications
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Authorizes pharmacist to administer certain medications.
What the bill says
An act relating to administration of medications; providing a short title; amending ss. 397.427 and 465.1893, F.S.; authorizing a pharmacist to administer certain medications under certain circumstances; providing an effective date.
From the introduced text, November 12, 2025:
An act relating to administration of medications; providing a short title; amending ss. 397.427 and 465.1893, F.S.; authorizing a pharmacist to administer certain medications under certain circumstances; providing an effective date. Be It Enacted by the Legislature of the State of Florida: Section 1. This act may be cited as the "Connecting to Care Act." Section 2. Subsections (6) and (7) of section 397.427, Florida Statutes, are amended to read: 397.427 Medication-assisted treatment service providers; rehabilitation program; needs assessment and provision of services; persons authorized to issue takeout medication; unlawful operation; penalty.— (6) A physician assistant, a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, or a licensed practical nurse, or a pharmacist working for a licensed service provider may deliver medication as prescribed by rule if: (a) The service provider is authorized to provide medication-assisted treatment; (b) The medication has been administered pursuant to a valid prescription written by the program's physician who is HB 407 2026 CODING: Words stricken are deletions; words underlined are additions. hb407-00 Page 2 of FLORIDAHOUSEOFREPRESENTATIVES licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459; and (c) The medication ordered appears on a formulary or meets federal requirements for medication-assisted treatment. (7) Each licensed service provider that provides medication-assisted treatment must adopt written protocols as specified by the department and in accordance with federally required rules, regulations, …
Sponsors
- Alvarez, Jose (D, HD-046) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Human Services Subcommittee
- : 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- : Now in Human Services Subcommittee
- : Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- : Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- : Referred to Human Services Subcommittee
- : Filed
Common questions
- What is H407?
- H407 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Administration of Medications.
- What does H407 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to administration of medications; providing a short title; amending ss. 397.427 and 465.1893, F.S.; authorizing a pharmacist to administer certain medications under certain circumstances; providing an effective date.
- What is the status of H407?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Human Services Subcommittee (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored H407?
- Alvarez, Jose (D, HD-046).
- Where is the official record for H407?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/407
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