The bill amends sections 458.347 and 459.022 of the Florida Statutes to redefine "physician assistant" and remove the requirement for supervising physicians to notify the Department of Health when delegating prescriptive authority. It allows physician assistants to practice independently under specific conditions, such as holding an active license, providing primary care in designated rural areas, and completing a required number of clinical practice hours. The bill also establishes financial responsibility requirements, mandating that physician assistants maintain a letter of credit of at least $100,000 per claim and $300,000 in total for claims related to medical care, with certain exemptions for specific categories of physician assistants.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the scope of practice for registered physician assistants, permitting them to admit, manage, and discharge patients in healthcare facilities while prohibiting surgical procedures deeper than subcutaneous tissues. It requires biennial registration renewal and mandates that physician assistants disclose their qualifications and the absence of a supervising physician to new patients. The Council on Physician Assistants is responsible for adopting rules to implement these changes and establish standards of practice, with the act set to take effect on July 1, 2025.