As of July 1, 2025, Florida will require Level 2 fingerprint-based background checks for most health care practitioners, both new applicants and those renewing licenses, to comply with HB 975. The law expands screening to previously exempt professions, centralizes results in the state’s Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse, and enables ongoing monitoring via Rap Back. Failure to complete these checks will prevent license issuance or renewal.
