Florida

SUNucate

Current Status: Enacted

Current Law

SUNucate legislation has been enacted, supporting student access to sunscreen at school. 2017: HB 7069 enacted, allowing students to possess and use sunscreen at school and school events. Earlier attempts (HB 549, SB 926) failed.

Comparison to the SUNucate Model Bill

Florida has adopted core SUNucate concepts, including student possession/use. The state does not yet fully mirror the model bill where additional provisions remain available, such as youth camp protections, sun-protective clothing, hats and sunglasses, sun-safe education, or a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Opportunities for Improvement

Adopt the full SUNucate model, including student possession and self-application of sunscreen; staff assistance with parental permission; youth camp protections; sun-protective clothing; hats and sunglasses; sun-safe education; and a sunscreen sales-tax exemption.

Legislative History

HB 549, SB 926 (2017) - Failed

HB 7069 (2017) - Enacted

Sources

Fla. Stat. § 1002.20(3)(j) (Effective: 6/1/2017)

Medical Spa Safety Act

Current Law

Florida does not have a comprehensive medical law, but Florida statute states a physician supervising APRNs or PAs in a medical spa must be board certified in dermatology or plastic surgery, and the physician may only supervise one medical spa. The medical spa must post a schedule of when the physician is not on site.

Opportunities for Improvement

Florida would benefit from enacting the Medical Spa Safety Act, which would explicitly regulate medical spas, prevent conflicting Board opinions, and reduce confusion for patients and practitioners.

Sources

Florida Statute 458.348