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FL H1371
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bruce Antone
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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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