SB 148FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Proposed Temporary Licensing for Anesthesiologist Assistants

Original title: Temporary Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill aims to address workforce availability by allowing qualified graduates to begin working in clinical settings sooner, provided they meet specific background and supervision requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Anesthesiologist assistant graduates

They would be eligible to apply for temporary practice licenses while awaiting certification results.

Licensed anesthesiologists

They would be required to provide direct supervision and file written protocols for any temporary licensees they employ.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill would allow graduates of programs to obtain a temporary license to practice while waiting for their certification exam results. These temporary licenses would be valid for up to 180 days and require the assistant to work under the of a licensed anesthesiologist.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a temporary license be renewed?

No, the bill explicitly states that temporary licenses are nonrenewable.

What happens if a temporary licensee fails their certification exam?

The temporary license automatically expires upon the applicant's failure of the certification examination.

Does this bill allow assistants to work independently?

No, temporary licensees must practice under the of a licensed anesthesiologist and follow a .

Why It Matters

The bill aims to address workforce availability by allowing qualified graduates to begin working in clinical settings sooner, provided they meet specific background and supervision requirements.

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Temporary Licensing Pathway

The bill attempted to create a bridge for medical professionals to enter the workforce before full certification, a common strategy to address healthcare staffing shortages.

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