FL H1381

Creates the "Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement (MOBILE) Act" (s. 456.0145, F.S.), requiring Florida health care regulatory boards or the Department of Health to issue licenses by endorsement to out-of-state applicants who hold an active, unencumbered license in a similar-scope profession, have actively practiced at least 3 of the last 4 years, have no disciplinary actions in the past 7 years, and pass a national exam or hold national certification.

Creates s. 455.2135, F.S., establishing a general interstate mobility pathway for non-health care professions regulated by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, allowing licensure by endorsement for applicants who have held a valid out-of-state license for at least 5 years, have passed applicable national exams, and have no pending or unsatisfied disciplinary actions. Harbor pilots are exempt.

Requires licenses to be issued within 15 days of receipt of a complete application and authorizes boards to require a jurisprudential examination on Florida-specific laws and rules; applicants are ineligible if they have a pending complaint, a felony or misdemeanor conviction related to health care practice, a revoked or surrendered license, or a prior failed Florida licensing exam.

Amends licensure-by-endorsement provisions across approximately 20 health care professions — including medicine, nursing, pharmacy, psychology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, midwifery, and clinical social work — to replace existing state-specific endorsement criteria with a reference to the new unified MOBILE Act requirements under s. 456.0145.

Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the Governor and Legislature by December 31 detailing the number of endorsement applications received, licenses issued, and applications denied with reasons, and directs boards to adopt implementing rules within 6 months of the July 1, 2024 effective date.