The bill amends existing laws regarding the roles and responsibilities of physician assistants and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) in Florida. Key changes include the removal of the requirement for supervising physicians to notify the Department of Health in writing when delegating prescribing authority to physician assistants, as well as the elimination of the need to include the supervising physician's name on prescriptions issued by physician assistants. The bill also revises the drug formulary for both physician assistants and APRNs, allowing for greater prescribing flexibility, particularly during declared states of emergency. Specifically, it permits certain physician assistants and APRNs to provide medical services without physician supervision in counties affected by such emergencies, provided they comply with existing laws and regulations.

Additionally, the bill updates the requirements for the drug formulary, allowing physician assistants to prescribe a 30-day supply of Schedule II psychiatric mental health controlled substances for patients under 18, and establishes a similar provision for APRNs. The bill mandates that both physician assistants and APRNs complete continuing medical education related to their prescribing privileges and outlines the composition of committees responsible for recommending formulary changes. The effective date for these changes is set for July 1, 2026.