StateFlorida

HB 4019: Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Lake County

Nan CobbIntroduced

HB 4019 status: Introduced — Chapter No. 2026-194 (updated Jul 1, 2026).

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What this bill does

Overall score

Score60/100 civic fit
RiskLow risk
ImpactLow impact 25/100

Bill summary

Official

Compensation for Health Care Services for Inmates in Lake County; Limits compensation to health care provider & to hospital designated as trauma center that provide medical services for inmate housed in Lake County detention center if provider & hospital do not have contract with county to provide such services; limits...

Key analysis

Constitutionality85%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
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Impact analysis

Environment

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Risks

  • No direct environmental impact identified.

Economy

Mixed / Neutral
55%

Benefits

  • Reduces fiscal uncertainty for Lake County government by capping costs.
  • Encourages standardized service agreements.

Risks

  • Potentially reduces revenue for healthcare providers and transport services operating without county contracts.

Society

Mixed / Neutral
50%

Benefits

  • Promotes predictable budgeting for county correctional health services.

Risks

  • May create disputes regarding fair compensation for emergency medical providers.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is

Source

OpenStates

Confidence

low

low

Analysis status

OpenStates summary

Warning

The bill may create reimbursement gaps for non-contracted medical providers in emergency scenarios.

Limitation

Analysis is restricted to the OpenStates abstract of a local bill.

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Where it stands

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Introduced

Current

Chapter No. 2026-194

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Committee

Upcoming
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Floor

Upcoming
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Governor

Upcoming
5

Enacted

Upcoming
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