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FL H1371

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Antone

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Department of Health must issue temporary licenses to anesthesiologist assistant applicants who have graduated from an approved program, applied for the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants exam, completed a background screening, and paid all applicable fees
  • Temporary licenses are valid for a maximum of 180 days, are nonrenewable, and automatically expire upon the applicant passing and receiving a full license or upon failing the certification examination
  • Temporary licensees may practice only under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist who has filed a written protocol with the department
  • Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine are required to adopt rules implementing the temporary licensure process, including application procedures and supervision requirements
  • Amends ss. 458.3475 and 459.023, Florida Statutes, with an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Provisional Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants

Last Action

Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee

1/15/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee1/15/2026

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