Florida · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1371: Provisional Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants
Did not advance Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1371 is a bill introduced in the Florida House on January 9, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Provisional Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants. Primary sponsor: Bruce Antone (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Provisional Licensure of Anesthesiologist Assistants; Requires DOH to issue provisional license to practice as anesthesiologist assistant to applicants meeting specified criteria; requires provisional licensee to work under direct supervision of licensed anesthesiologist; provides for expiration of provisional license; requires provisional licensee to immediately inform his or her employer & cease practice upon notification of failure to pass certifying examination; provides exception; provides that provisional licenses are nonrenewable; requires Board of Medicine & Board of Osteopathic Medicine to adopt rules.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Antone | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- Referred to Health & Human Services Committee
- Referred to Health Care Budget Subcommittee
- Referred to Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee
- 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
- Filed