The bill amends sections 483.815 and 483.823 of the Florida Statutes to establish new requirements for licensure of clinical laboratory personnel. It mandates that applicants must provide proof of qualification and pay the necessary fees to be eligible for licensure. Specifically, section 483.815 is updated to require that applicants submit to background screening and includes a new provision that applicants qualifying under section 483.823(3) or (4) must also provide proof of their qualifications and pay the required fees.

Additionally, the bill introduces new subsections in section 483.823, which state that applicants for licensure as technologists or technicians who meet specific federal criteria for high or moderate complexity testing are deemed to have satisfied the minimum qualifications for licensure in Florida. This change aims to streamline the licensure process for clinical laboratory personnel by recognizing qualifications that align with federal standards. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 1347 Filed: 483.815