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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
126th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Amending Section 40-47-1250, Relating To Supervision Of Anesthesiologist's Assistants, So As To Increase The Number Of Anesthesiologist's Assistants That An Anesthesiologist May Supervise; And By Amending Section 40-47-1240, Relating To Licensure Of Anesthesiologist's Assistants, So As To Remove The Requirement That Licensure Applicants Must Appear Before A Member Of The Board Of Medical Examiners And Present Evidence Of Certain Relevant Academic Credentials And Knowledge.
AI Summary
This bill makes two key changes to South Carolina's laws regarding anesthesiologist assistants (AAs), which are specialized healthcare professionals who work under the direct supervision of anesthesiologists. First, the bill increases the number of anesthesiologist assistants that a single anesthesiologist may supervise from two to four, which could potentially improve healthcare workforce efficiency and access. Second, the bill removes the requirement that licensure applicants must appear in person before a board member or board designee with their sponsoring anesthesiologist to present original diplomas and certificates and demonstrate knowledge of the relevant regulations. Instead, applicants will now only need to meet a series of existing rigorous professional requirements, such as obtaining specific academic degrees, completing specialized coursework in anesthesia-related sciences, holding current national certification, and having no current disciplinary actions against their professional credentials. The bill maintains all other existing licensure standards for anesthesiologist assistants and will take effect upon approval by the Governor.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Recommitted to Committee on Medical Affairs (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0236&session=126&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/236_20250306.htm |
| Fiscal Note - S0236 2025-01-16 Introduced | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/fiscalimpactstatements/S0236%202025-01-16%20introduced.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess126_2025-2026/prever/236_20250116.htm |
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