Bill > H1081

This bill makes several changes to substance abuse and mental health laws in Florida: 1. It expands the duties of the Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention to include acting as a clearinghouse for suicide prevention information and resources, and advising the Department of Transportation on suicide deterrents in infrastructure projects. 2. It revises the composition and duties of the Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council, including requiring the council to make recommendations on implementing evidence-based mental health awareness and suicide risk identification training programs. 3. It narrows the definition of "mental illness" to exclude conditions manifested only by dementia, traumatic brain injury, and other factors. 4. It allows jails to share medical information with the Department of Children and Families for certain defendants, and requires jails to maintain prescribed psychotropic medications for defendants returning from forensic or civil facilities, unless there is a compelling medical reason to change or discontinue the medication. 5. It revises the definition of "medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorders" and makes other changes to substance abuse service component definitions and licensing exemptions. Overall, the bill aims to enhance suicide prevention efforts, clarify mental health definitions, and improve continuity of care for defendants with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Children, Families and Seniors Subcommittee (House), Health and Human Services Committee (House)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1081