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 expires upon the applicant's passage or failure of the certification examination. Additionally, temporary licensees must practice under the direct supervision of a licensed anesthesiologist who has filed a written protocol with the department.

The bill also mandates that the Board of Medicine and the Board of Osteopathic Medicine adopt rules to implement these provisions, including application procedures and supervision requirements. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2026.