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SB 54FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

SB 54: New Requirements for Autopsies, Medical Records, and School Training

Original title: Use of Substances Affecting Cognitive Function

March 13, 2026

public safetyautopsylaw enforcementschool safetymedical recordssubstance abuse

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The Frame

What this does

This bill changes how medical examiners document deaths of s, alters privacy standards for patient medical records, and mandates new training requirements for school district staff.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Medical Examiners

They are required to perform additional procedures and include specific findings in autopsy reports for violent offenders.

Law Enforcement Agencies

They gain the authority to access certain patient medical records without patient authorization under specific conditions.

School District Staff

They are required to undergo training provided by school safety specialists regarding the effects of certain substances.

Patients

Their medical records may be disclosed to law enforcement without their consent under the conditions defined in the bill.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Senate Bill 54 mandates new autopsy procedures for s, allows medical records to be shared with law enforcement without patient consent in specific cases, and requires school safety training regarding the effects of certain substances.

Key Facts

You don't have to trust us. Each fact below is taken straight from the official document - click any one to see the exact passage, highlighted in the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my medical records be shared with police without my permission under this bill?
Yes, the bill authorizes the release of certain patient records to law enforcement agencies without patient authorization under the specific circumstances outlined in the legislation.
What new training will school staff receive?
School safety specialists are required to provide training to school district staff on the adverse effects of substances that affect .

Why It Matters

This bill changes how medical examiners document deaths of s, alters privacy standards for patient medical records, and mandates new training requirements for school district staff.

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Voting Record

Motion succeededupper2/19/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Third Reading

Total

39

Yes

37

No

1

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper2/10/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable

Total

24

Yes

24

No

0

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper1/14/2026openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

7

Yes

6

No

1

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

Motion succeededupper12/9/2025openstates_bulkOfficial roll call ↗

Favorable with Committee Substitute

Total

6

Yes

5

No

1

Present

0

Not Voting

0

Abstain

0

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Medical Privacy Exception

The bill creates a specific carve-out for medical record privacy, allowing law enforcement access without patient consent.

Law Enforcement Agencies

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of Law Enforcement“Recipient of autopsy findings regarding substance use.”Map →
organizationAgency for Health Care Administration“Recipient of autopsy findings regarding psychotropic drug use.”Map →
organizationDepartment of Health“Recipient of autopsy findings regarding psychotropic drug use.”Map →
organizationFlorida Legislature“The governing body that proposed the bill.”Map →
organizationOffice of Safe Schools“Oversees school safety training and assessment tools.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy60
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  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz30
    Current news / social attention level

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