The bill amends Florida Statutes sections 483.815 and 483.823, focusing on the licensure of clinical laboratory personnel. It requires that applicants who qualify for licensure under specific circumstances provide proof of compliance and pay the necessary fees to be considered eligible for licensure. Additionally, the bill introduces new subsections that establish that applicants for licensure as technologists or technicians who meet certain federal criteria will be deemed to have satisfied the minimum qualifications to perform high or moderate complexity testing, respectively.

Specifically, the bill inserts provisions that clarify the application process for clinical laboratory personnel licenses, including the requirement for proof of compliance for certain applicants. It also outlines the qualifications for technologists and technicians, ensuring that those who meet federal standards for high and moderate complexity testing are recognized as qualified for licensure in Florida. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 115 Filed: 483.809, 483.811, 483.800, 483.803
H 115 c1: 483.815