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Panel approves bill to move ambulatory surgical center rules into a standalone statute
Summary
SB 1156, sponsored by Senator Trumbull, was reported favorably by the committee; the bill creates a standalone statutory section for ambulatory surgical centers, distinguishing their regulation from general hospital rules.
TALLAHASSEE
Senators voted to report SB 1156 favorably after Senator Trumbull explained the measure would move regulation of ambulatory surgical centers into a standalone section of Florida law, reflecting the narrower scope of outpatient surgery center services and better tailoring rules to those facilities.
Trumbull said chapter 395 (hospital law) was written for hospitals and that ambulatory surgery centers function differently, warranting a separate statutory structure. There were no appearance cards in opposition and the committee reported the bill favorably.
Next steps: SB 1156 will continue through the Senate process as a committee-reported bill.
