This bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes related to clinical laboratory personnel, primarily by removing certain requirements and streamlining the licensure process. Notably, it deletes the Department of Health's obligation to conduct examinations for licensure and to register clinical laboratory trainees, as well as the Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel's role in approving training curricula. Additionally, the bill repeals the section concerning the approval of laboratory personnel training programs. These changes aim to simplify the licensure process and reduce regulatory burdens on clinical laboratory personnel.

The bill also introduces new provisions that allow applicants for licensure as technologists or technicians who meet specific federal criteria to be deemed to have satisfied the minimum qualifications for licensure. This includes those qualified to perform high complexity and moderate complexity testing. Furthermore, the bill makes technical amendments to conform existing statutes to these changes and establishes that the board will continue to set fees for various licensure-related activities. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
S 380 Filed: 483.809, 483.811, 483.800, 483.803