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HB 1393

Nurse Registries

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Lisa Dunkley

HB 1393 would establish a nurse registry system in Florida to track and verify nursing credentials, but died in committee without passing.

Died in Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee
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Bill Summary · HB 1393

Legislative bill overview

HB 1393 would establish a registry system for nurses in Florida, likely creating a database or certification mechanism to track nursing credentials and qualifications. The bill did not advance through committee review before being withdrawn and ultimately dying in the Health Care Facilities & Systems Subcommittee.

Why is this important

Nurse registries can improve workforce management, ensure accountability, and help healthcare facilities quickly verify credentials and backgrounds. Such systems can also address staffing shortages and quality control in healthcare settings, which directly affects patient care quality and safety.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and burden: Registry systems require funding for creation, maintenance, and administration, raising questions about who bears these expenses (state, facilities, or nurses)
  • Privacy and data security concerns: Centralized nurse databases could raise privacy issues about personal and professional information storage and access
  • Scope of regulation: Disagreement over whether nursing registries should be mandatory or voluntary, and what information should be included (disciplinary records, salary data, etc.)

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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