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SF 467

A bill for an act relating to the licensure of anesthesiologist assistants, and making penalties applicable.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kara Warme

Iowa bill establishes licensure requirements and regulatory standards for anesthesiologist assistants, creating legal framework and penalties for unlicensed practice.

Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Blake, and Schultz.
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Bill Summary · SF 467

Legislative bill overview

SF 467 proposes to establish a new licensure framework for anesthesiologist assistants (AAs) in Iowa, creating legal recognition and regulatory standards for these medical professionals. The bill also establishes penalties for unlicensed practice or violations of the licensure requirements.

Why is this important

Anesthesiologist assistants currently operate in many states without explicit licensure, creating regulatory gaps and potential patient safety concerns. Establishing formal licensure protects patient safety through credentialing standards, defines scope of practice, and allows Iowa to collect data on these practitioners while giving them legal standing to practice.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice definition: Disagreement may arise over how much autonomy AAs should have versus requiring physician supervision, which affects healthcare delivery efficiency and cost
  • Educational and training requirements: Determining what qualifications and certifications are necessary could create barriers to entry or be seen as insufficient by different stakeholder groups
  • Economic impact: Physicians, nurse anesthetists, and other anesthesia providers may view AA licensure as competitive threat to their scope or billing opportunities

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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