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Introduced
12/11/2025
12/11/2025
In Committee
12/16/2025
12/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to clinical laboratory personnel; amending s. 483.815, F.S.; requiring that an applicant who qualifies for licensure under specified provisions provide proof of such qualification and pay the required fees to be eligible for licensure; amending s. 483.823, F.S.; requiring that applicants for licensure as a technologist or technician who meet specified criteria be deemed to have satisfied minimum qualifications for licensure to perform high or moderate complexity testing as a technologist or technician, as applicable; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's laws regarding clinical laboratory personnel licensing by updating two key sections of state statute. The bill requires applicants who qualify for licensure under specific provisions to provide proof of their qualifications, submit to background screening, and pay required fees. Additionally, the bill establishes that technologists and technicians who meet federal requirements outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (specifically 42 C.F.R. sections 493.1489 and 493.1423) will be automatically deemed to have satisfied minimum state licensing qualifications for performing high and moderate complexity testing, respectively. These changes are designed to streamline the licensing process for clinical laboratory personnel by creating clear pathways to licensure based on established federal standards. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2026, giving state agencies and potential applicants time to prepare for the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Laid on Table, refer to HB 1347 (on 03/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/878 |
| Analysis - Rules (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/878/Analyses/2026s00878.rc.PDF |
| Analysis - Rules (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/878/Analyses/2026s00878.pre.rc.PDF |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/878/Analyses/2026s00878.ahs.PDF |
| Analysis - Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/878/Analyses/2026s00878.pre.ahs.PDF |
| Analysis - Health Policy (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/878/Analyses/2026s00878.hp.PDF |
| Analysis - Health Policy (Pre-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/878/Analyses/2026s00878.pre.hp.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/878/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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