Committee backs licensure rules for anesthesiologist assistants

Oct 21, 2026

The committee recommended approval of rules creating a licensure pathway for anesthesiologist assistants, defining scope, supervision and fees as required by public chapter 509 (2025). Department of Health staff said fee details are available and no public objections were raised.

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The Board of Medical Examiners packet presented Oct. 21 establishes a licensure process for anesthesiologist assistants, including scope of practice, supervision requirements and fees linked to public chapter 509 (2025), Mike Critchfield, legislative liaison for the Department of Health, told the joint Government Operations Committee. "This proposal establishes the licensure process for anesthesiologist assistance," he said when introducing the packet.

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