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HB 1347

Clinical Laboratory Personnel

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Anne Gerwig

HB 1347 regulates Florida clinical laboratory personnel through licensing, certification, or scope-of-practice standards affecting diagnostic testing workforce and healthcare operations.

Chapter No. 2026-134
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Bill Summary · HB 1347

Legislative bill overview

HB 1347 appears to be a Florida bill concerning clinical laboratory personnel, filed by Representative Anne Gerwig in January 2026. Based on the filing status and lack of detailed amendments, this is an early-stage bill that has only completed its first reading. Without access to the bill's full text, the specific provisions regarding clinical laboratory personnel cannot be definitively determined.

Why is this important

Clinical laboratory personnel regulation affects healthcare quality, workforce standards, and patient safety in Florida. Legislation in this area typically addresses licensing requirements, training standards, or scope of practice that directly impact diagnostic testing and laboratory operations across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice boundaries – Disagreements over what tasks laboratory personnel can perform versus requiring more credentialed professionals
  • Licensing and certification requirements – Balance between protecting public safety and creating barriers to workforce entry and career advancement
  • Cost implications – New regulatory requirements could increase operational costs for laboratories and healthcare facilities, potentially affecting service availability and pricing

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

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