Florida · HB 519 · 2025Enacted

Paramedic Administration of Controlled Substances

Expands the ability of paramedics to administer controlled substances in emergency and prehospital settings.

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Allows pharmacists to dispense a short emergency supply of insulin to patients who run out and can't immediately reach their doctor.

Requires health plans to cover nonopioid pain management options so patients and doctors have alternatives to opioid prescriptions.

Allows schools to stock albuterol inhalers so students having breathing emergencies can get immediate treatment.