KS SB464

Creates the anesthesiologist assistant licensure act in Kansas, establishing a new category of healthcare provider who provides anesthesia services under the direction and supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist

Requires anesthesiologist assistants to complete an approved education/training program, pass a board-approved examination, and obtain licensure through the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts with fees up to $200 for initial application and $150 for renewal

Limits supervising anesthesiologists to overseeing no more than four anesthesiologist assistants at any one time, and requires the supervising anesthesiologist to be physically present or immediately available in the same facility

Prohibits anesthesiologist assistants from prescribing medications or controlled substances, though they may administer anesthetic drugs, perform regional anesthetic procedures, and establish airway interventions under supervision

Establishes a five-member anesthesiologist assistant council (including three licensed anesthesiologist assistants appointed by the governor) to advise the Board of Healing Arts on implementing the act