House Bill 2674 proposes to amend Arizona law by adding licensure for anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) under the Arizona Medical Board. The bill outlines the duties of the Board regarding AA licensure, including determining qualifications, granting or denying licenses, investigating allegations of misconduct, conducting interviews and hearings, adopting rules for AA practice, and retaining jurisdiction over licensees. It specifies the requirements for obtaining an AA license, such as graduating from an accredited program, passing a certification exam, and paying applicable fees. The bill also details the scope of practice for AAs, stating that they may only assist in the practice of medicine under the supervision of an anesthesiologist and may not exceed their education, training, or the supervising anesthesiologist's scope of practice.

The bill further describes the process for renewing, reinstating, or issuing temporary licenses, and it lists specific duties that a supervising anesthesiologist may delegate to an AA. It also establishes disciplinary actions the Board may take against licensees and sets penalties for practicing without a license or employing an unlicensed individual as an AA, classifying such actions as class 1 misdemeanors. Each violation is considered a separate offense. Definitions for terms such as "anesthesiologist," "anesthesiologist assistant," "supervising anesthesiologist," and "supervision" are provided to clarify the language used in the bill.