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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLVI
CRIMES
Chapter 790
WEAPONS AND FIREARMS
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F.S. 790.338
790.338 Medical privacy concerning firearms; prohibitions; penalties; exceptions.
(1) A health care practitioner licensed under chapter 456 or a health care facility licensed under chapter 395 may not intentionally enter any disclosed information concerning firearm ownership into the patient’s medical record if the practitioner knows that such information is not relevant to the patient’s medical care or safety, or the safety of others.
(2) A health care practitioner licensed under chapter 456 or a health care facility licensed under chapter 395 shall respect a patient’s right to privacy and should refrain from making a written inquiry or asking questions concerning the ownership of a firearm or ammunition by the patient or by a family member of the patient, or the presence of a firearm in a private home or other domicile of the patient or a family member of the patient. Notwithstanding this provision, a health care practitioner or health care facility that in good faith believes that this information is relevant to the patient’s medical care or safety, or the safety of others, may make such a verbal or written inquiry.
(3) Any emergency medical technician or paramedic acting under the supervision of an emergency medical services medical director under chapter 401 may make an inquiry concerning the possession or presence of a firearm if he or she, in good faith, believes that information regarding the possession of a firearm by the patient or the presence of a firearm in the home or domicile of a patient or a patient’s family member is necessary to treat a patient during the course and scope of a medical emergency or that the presence or possession of a firearm would pose an imminent danger or threat to the patient or others.
(4) A patient may decline to answer or provide any information regarding ownership of a firearm by the patient or a family member of the patient, or the presence of a firearm in the domicile of the patient or a family member of the patient. A patient’s decision not to answer a question relating to the presence or ownership of a firearm does not alter existing law regarding a physician’s authorization to choose his or her patients.
(5) A health care practitioner licensed under chapter 456 or a health care facility licensed under chapter 395 may not discriminate against a patient based solely upon the patient’s exercise of the constitutional right to own and possess firearms or ammunition.
(6) A health care practitioner licensed under chapter 456 or a health care facility licensed under chapter 395 shall respect a patient’s legal right to own or possess a firearm and should refrain from unnecessarily harassing a patient about firearm ownership during an examination.
(7) An insurer issuing any type of insurance policy pursuant to chapter 627 may not deny coverage, increase any premium, or otherwise discriminate against any insured or applicant for insurance on the basis of or upon reliance upon the lawful ownership or possession of a firearm or ammunition or the lawful use or storage of a firearm or ammunition. Nothing herein shall prevent an insurer from considering the fair market value of firearms or ammunition in the setting of premiums for scheduled personal property coverage.
(8) Violations of the provisions of subsections (1)-(4) constitute grounds for disciplinary action under ss. 456.072(2) and 395.1055.
History.s. 1, ch. 2011-112.

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Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 790.338
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 790.338.



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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA, v. CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, 319 F. Supp. 3d 773 (E.D. Pa. 2018)

. . . . § 790.338(1) ). . . .

EMW WOMEN S SURGICAL CENTER, P. S. C. v. G. BESHEAR,, 283 F. Supp. 3d 629 (W.D. Ky. 2017)

. . . . § 790.338(1) ). . . . Stat. § 790.338(2) ). . . . Stat. § 790.338(5) ). . . . Stat. § 790.338(6) ). . . .

Dr. WOLLSCHLAEGER v. GOVERNOR, FLORIDA, 848 F.3d 1293 (11th Cir. 2017)

. . . . §§ 790.338, 456.072, 395.1055, & 381.026). . . . See § 790.338(8). . . . We therefore sever the record-keeping (§ 790.338(1)), inquiry (§. 790.338(2)), and anti-harassment (§ . . . Stat. § 790.338(6). . . . Stat. § 790.338(6). . . . . § 790.338. . . . Stat. § 790.338(l)-(2), (5), (6). . . . . Stat. § 790.338(5), applies to non-expressive conduct, making that provision immune from the First Amendment . . . Stat. § 790.338(6), is unconstitutionally vague. . . . Stat. § 790.338(6). . . .

Dr. WOLLSCHLAEGER, Dr. Dr. v. GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, P. El s a ACLU, 814 F.3d 1159 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . Stat. § 790.338(8). . . . Stat. § 790.338(2). . . . Stat. § 790.338(2). . . . Stat. § 790.338(6). . . . Stat. § 790.338. . . .

Dr. WOLLSCHLAEGER, Dr. Dr. v. GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, Of P. El s A, 797 F.3d 859 (11th Cir. 2015)

. . . Stat. § 790.338(8). . . . Stat. § 790.338(2). . . . Stat. § 790.338(2). . . . Stat. § 790.338(6). . . . Stat. § 790.338. . . . Stat. § 790.338(2), (3) The “discrimination provision” states that practitioners “may not discriminate . . . Stat. § 790.338(5), (4) Finally, the “harassment provision” states that practitioners “shall respect . . . Stat. § 790.338(6). . . . Stat. § 790.338(4), so the Legislature apparently intended to prevent other forms of discrimination when . . . Stat. § 790.338(4). . . .

Dr. WOLLSCHLAEGER, Dr. Dr. v. GOVERNOR OF FLORIDA, P. El s a, 760 F.3d 1195 (11th Cir. 2014)

. . . . § 790.338, entitled “Medical privacy concerning firearms; prohibitions; penalties; exceptions,” and . . . Stat. §§ ] 456.072(2) and 395.1055.” § 790.338(8). . . . Stat. §§ 381.026, 456.072, 790.338). . . . . Stat. § 790.338. . . . . § 790.338(3), (4), (7). . . . . § 790.338(1).(2) The “inquiry provision” states that doctors “shall respect a patient’s right to privacy . . . Stat. § 790.338(2).(3) The “discrimination provision” states that practitioners “may not discriminate . . . Stat. § 790.338(5).(4) Finally, the “harassment provision” states that practitioners “shall respect a . . . Stat. § 790.338(6). . . . Stat. § 790.338(4), so the Legislature apparently intended to prevent other forms of discrimination when . . .

WOLLSCHLAEGER, v. FARMER,, 880 F. Supp. 2d 1251 (S.D. Fla. 2012)

. . . . §§ 790.338, 381.026, 456.072, 395.1055). The bill created Fla. . . . As to § 790.338(1), (2), (5), and (6), Plaintiffs have established an injury-in-fact. . . . The State is permanently enjoined from enforcing § 790.338(1), (2), (5), and (6). . . . violations of § 790.338(1) and (2) constitute grounds for disciplinary action. . . . See § 790.338(3), (4), (7). . . .

WOLLSCHLAEGER, v. FARMER,, 814 F. Supp. 2d 1367 (S.D. Fla. 2011)

. . . . §§ 790.338, 381.026, 456.072, 395.1055). The bill created Fla. . . . See' § 790.338(8); 456.072(l)(mm). . . . The State is preliminarily enjoined from enforcing § 790.338(1), (2), (5), and (6). . . . See § 790.338(3), (4), (7). . . . of § 790.338 shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action. . . .