This bill amends Chapter 14, Title 54 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 54-1421, which establishes provisions for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). It defines a CRNA as a licensed registered nurse who has completed an accredited nurse anesthesia program and holds certification from a recognized national organization. The bill outlines the responsibilities of CRNAs, including the requirement to obtain professional liability insurance if not covered by their practice facility. It also specifies that physicians will not be liable for civil damages related to anesthesia services provided solely by CRNAs, provided that the CRNAs operate within their licensure and training without direct supervision from the physician.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not create new requirements for physician supervision of CRNAs or affect existing regulatory standards for facility accreditation or Medicare/Medicaid participation. It ensures that the indemnity and immunity provisions do not alter the jurisdiction of the Idaho state board of medicine or the board regulating CRNAs. The bill declares an emergency, making it effective on July 1, 2025.