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SB 428

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 Sylvia Santana

Michigan bill establishes state licensure standards and regulatory framework for anesthesiologist assistants, creating new professional requirements and scope of practice guidelines.

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Bill Summary · SB 428

Legislative bill overview

SB 428 creates a new licensure pathway for anesthesiologist assistants in Michigan by amending the Public Health Code. The bill establishes regulatory requirements, educational standards, and scope of practice for this healthcare profession, which currently operates without specific state licensure.

Why is this important

Anesthesiologist assistants provide critical support in operating rooms and procedural settings, but Michigan lacks dedicated licensing standards for this role. Formal licensure would establish consumer protections, standardize qualifications, and clarify legal liability—affecting patient safety in surgical and procedural environments across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice boundaries: Defining what tasks anesthesiologist assistants can independently perform versus requiring physician supervision, which affects both patient safety arguments and professional autonomy claims
  • Educational and certification requirements: Determining whether graduates must hold national certifications (like NCCAA) and how this affects existing practitioners without formal credentials
  • Economic impact on labor markets: Concerns from anesthesiologists about competition, potential wage effects for assistants, and whether this increases or decreases overall anesthesia service costs

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

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