This bill establishes a framework for the temporary licensure of anesthesiologist assistants in Florida. It amends sections 458.3475 and 459.023 of the Florida Statutes to require the Department of Health to issue temporary licenses to applicants who meet specific criteria, including graduation from an approved anesthesiologist assistant program, submission of a completed application, and passing a background screening. The temporary license is valid for up to 180 days, is nonrenewable, and will expire upon the applicant's passage or failure of the certification examination.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that temporary licensees must practice under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist who has filed a written protocol with the Department of Health. The Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine are tasked with adopting rules to implement these provisions, including application procedures and supervision requirements. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.