Urgent Action Needed! Update on HB 883 Support Autonomous Practice for PMHNPs!

Posted 23 days ago by Natalie Merino

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Greetings to all with good news this week!! HB 883 Passed a committee this week with strong testimonies from our team!

Thank you to our bill sponsor, Jason Shoaf for all his work to get #HB883 passed in both committees. Next step is the house floor!

A special thanks to FNPN, lobbyist, Allison Sellers Carvajal, for being the boots on the ground. Thank you to our NP Council President Tom Schlepko for making last minute changes to testify and Monica Barfield!

We need your help to keep the momentum going! Please take a moment to contact your state representative and urge them to VOTE YES on HB 883. This important legislation will expand access to much-needed mental health services, ensuring more Floridians receive the care they deserve.

How you can help:

✅ Find your representative’s contact information below

✅ Click on their email address

✅ Politely and passionately ask them to support HB 883 for better mental health care in Florida!

Here is a template you can use:

Dear Honorable __________________

As a resident of the state of Florida and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, I request that you vote YES on SB 883. This bill would improve access to mental health services for patients in need by allowing certain psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners to practice to the full extent of their education, training, and licensure. For many patients, there is limited access to mental health services based on the lack of availability of psychiatrists.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

__________________(your name and credentials)

Together, we can make a difference. Your voice matters!

Health and Human Services Committee Members

FNPN Region 1

Alex Andrade

Alex.Andrade@FLHouse.gov

Escambia/Santa Rosa Counties

Allison Tant

Allison.Tant@FLHouse.gov

Jefferson/Leon Counties