Florida legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Florida S294: Connecting to Care Act
Status: Failed, March 13, 2026
Citing this act as the "Connecting to Care Act"; authorizing a pharmacist to administer certain medications under certain circumstances, etc.
What the bill says
An act relating to the Connecting to Care Act; 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, October 28, 2025:
A bill to be entitled An act relating to the Connecting to Care Act; 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.âThis act may be cited as the âConnecting to Care Act.â Section 2.âSubsections (6) and (7) of section 397.427, Florida Statutes, are amended to rehabilitation program; needs assessment and provision of services; persons authorized to issue takeout medication; unlawful operation; penalty.â (6)âA physician assistant, a registered nurse, an advanced practice registered nurse, [DELETED: or] a licensed practical nurse, or a pharmacist working for a licensed service provider may deliver medication as prescribed by rule if: (a)âThe service provider is authorized to provide medication-assisted treatment; (b)âThe medication has been administered pursuant to a valid prescription written by the programâs physician who is licensed under chapter 458 or chapter 459; and (c)âThe medication ordered appears on a formulary or meets federal requirements for medication-assisted treatment. (7)âEach 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, or procedures. The protocol shall provide for the supervision of the physician assistant, registered nurse, advanced practice registered nurse, or licensed practical …
Sponsors
- Rodriguez, Ana (R, SD-040) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Died in Health Policy
- : Introduced
- : Referred to Health Policy; Children, Families, and Elder Affairs; Rules
- : Filed
Subjects: Rules, Health Policy, Children, Families, and Elder Affairs
Common questions
- What is S294?
- S294 is a bill in the Florida Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Connecting to Care Act.
- What does S294 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to the Connecting to Care Act; 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 S294?
- Failed as of March 13, 2026. Latest action: Died in Health Policy (March 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored S294?
- Rodriguez, Ana (R, SD-040).
- Where is the official record for S294?
- On the Florida Legislature website: https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/294
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