Florida Department of State and Division of Library and Information Services
Notice: 30537751
Notice of Proposed Rule
Department: AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION
Division: Health Facility and Agency Licensing
Chapter: BIRTH CENTER STANDARDS AND LICENSURE

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Overview
RULE:
59A-11.002   Definitions
59A-11.003   Licensure Procedures
59A-11.004   Investigations and License, Life Safety and Validation Inspections
59A-11.005   Requirements for Licensure
59A-11.013   Intrapartum Care
59A-11.014   Surgical Services
59A-11.016   Postpartum Care
59A-11.023   Physical Environment, Water Supply and Fire Safety
59A-11.027   Disaster Plan
59A-11.030   Pharmaceuticals and Anesthetics
59A-11.035   Advanced Birth Centers
RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 383.309, 383.3081, 408.819, F.S.
LAW: 383.305, 383.307, 383.308, 383.3081, 383.309, 383.313, 383.315, 383.316, 383.318, 383.32, 383.327, 408.805, 408.806, 408.809, 408.810 383.324, 408.811, F.S.
PRINT PUBLISH DATE: 2/20/2026   Vol. 52/35
COMMENTS: From 2/20/2026 To 3/13/2026 (21 Days)
Send a one-time comment to the Agency.
Communicate with the Agency with saved comments and agency replies.

Comments submitted through FLRules.org shall be 8000 characters or less. Comments that exceed the character limit should be submitted directly to the agency pursuant the instructions in the Notice of Proposed Rule. The submitter is responsible for ensuring that the agency has received the comment.
REFERENCE MATERIALS: Ref-14115 Health Care Licensing Application Birth Centers AHCA Form 3130-3001 January 2022
Ref-14116 Health Care Licensing Application Birth Center; AHCA Form 3130-3001 OL January 2022
Ref-19185 Application for Plan Review, AHCA Form 3500-0011
Ref-19209 Advanced Birth Center Adverse Incident, AHCA Form 3140-2005 OL


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