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HB 4832

Health occupations: health professionals; licensure of anesthesiologist assistants; provide for. Amends secs. 7303a, 17001, 17011, 17501 & 17511 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.7303a et seq.) & adds secs. 16325a, 17034, 17034a, 17034b, 17534, 17534a & 17534b.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Aragona and 29 co-sponsors

Michigan bill creates formal state licensure framework for anesthesiologist assistants, establishing education standards and supervised scope of practice for currently unlicensed practitioners.

bill electronically reproduced 08/27/2025
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Bill Summary · HB 4832

Legislative bill overview

HB 4832 establishes a new licensure pathway for anesthesiologist assistants in Michigan by amending the state's health professions regulatory framework. The bill creates specific statutory sections defining qualifications, education requirements, scope of practice, and regulatory oversight for anesthesiologist assistants operating under physician supervision.

Why is this important

Anesthesiologist assistants currently practice in Michigan without formal state licensure, operating in a regulatory gray area. Establishing formal licensure would create consistent standards, define their legal scope of practice, and potentially address workforce demands in surgical and procedural settings where anesthesia services are needed.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice boundaries: Questions about what procedures anesthesiologist assistants can independently perform versus those requiring anesthesiologist oversight, and whether this overlaps with existing nurse anesthetist roles
  • Supervision requirements: The level of direct physician supervision required could affect operational efficiency and costs in medical facilities
  • Education and training standards: Determining appropriate educational prerequisites and clinical training hours may impact existing practitioners seeking licensure and future program development
  • Market competition: Other anesthesia providers (anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists) may have concerns about expanded roles affecting their employment and referral patterns

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

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