Bill Summary

HB 1519 Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function (2026 Session)
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Sponsors
by Young
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Summary
Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function: Requires medical examiners to take specified actions when performing autopsy on decedent who is violent offender; requires that autopsy reports for such individuals include certain findings & information; requires notification of certain findings & information to FDLE, DOH, & AHCA; authorizes release of certain patient records to law enforcement agencies without patient authorization; requires school safety specialists to provide school district staff with certain training on adverse effects of specified substances; specifies requirements for training; requires safe-school officers to complete certain training on adverse effects of specified substances; specifies requirements for training. Effective Date: July 1, 2026
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Actions
01/09/26
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bill text & filed amendments
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Filed on 01/09/26
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Statute Citations
1006.07
1006.12
381.028
406.139
456.057
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