30537751, 59A-11.002 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 30537751

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

AGENCY FOR HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION

Division:

Health Facility and Agency Licensing

Chapter:

BIRTH CENTER STANDARDS AND LICENSURE

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

PURPOSE:

Chapter 59A-11 outlines Birth Center standards and licensure requirements. The Agency is proposing to amend these rules and create a new rule, to implement the provisions of 2024-15 L.O.F. (SB 7016).

SUMMARY:

The Agency is proposing to amend these rules and create a new rule, to implement the provisions of 2024-15 L.O.F. (SB 7016).

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)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

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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