H0369Introduced in the House
Patient-directed Medical Orders
Introduced by Susan Plasencia, District 37
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Authorizes execution of patient-directed medical order for specified purpose; provides requirements for valid patient-directed medical orders; authorizes use of telehealth for specified purpose; requires that certain health care services be provided to principal regardless of decision to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures; authorizes physicians, physician assistants, & advanced practice registered nurses to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging procedures without penalty; requires AHCA to create & update database for storage of patient-directed medical orders.
Where it stands
Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed
Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
Referred to Civil Justice & Claims Subcommittee
Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
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