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**IMPORTANT**SB230 Sponsored by Senator Gayle Harrell Restricts Use of Title "Doctor" By NPs**

Posted by The NP Council of the Treasure Coast on
Stuart, FL
The NP Council of the Treasure Coast

Please be aware of Senate Bill 230, which is sponsored by Senator Gayle Harrell (Stuart, FL) and is going for a vote next week. This is a horrible bill changing our title and allowing for discipline if you use the "Doctor" title in specific ways. Please call or email the Senators on this Health Policy committee and voice your concern. It also changes the APRN Autonomous title. Read the bill below:

SB230

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/230/BillText/Filed/PDF

Here are the Senators on the Health Policy Committee.

List of Senators on the committee