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SB 154

Mobile Opportunity by Interstate Licensure Endorsement Act

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Lori Berman and 2 co-sponsors

Florida bill allowing healthcare professionals licensed in other states to practice in Florida through reciprocal endorsement, expanding provider availability while raising patient safety oversight questions.

Now in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 154

Legislative bill overview

SB 154 establishes an interstate licensure endorsement system that allows qualified healthcare professionals licensed in other states to practice in Florida without obtaining a separate Florida license. The bill streamlines reciprocal recognition of professional credentials across state lines, reducing barriers for mobile healthcare workers.

Why is this important

Healthcare workforce shortages, particularly in rural and underserved areas, affect patient access to care. This bill could expand the available provider pool by allowing out-of-state licensed professionals to work in Florida more quickly, potentially improving care availability and reducing licensing delays that currently discourage interstate practice.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient protection standards: Questions about whether interstate endorsement maintains equivalent safety and competency verification compared to Florida's direct licensing requirements
  • In-state professional competition: Concerns from Florida-licensed providers that reciprocal endorsement could increase competition without equivalent reciprocal benefits for Florida professionals seeking to work in other states
  • Regulatory oversight: Debate over enforcement mechanisms if an endorsed out-of-state provider commits malpractice or disciplinary violations, and which state holds primary jurisdiction
  • Scope variation: Different states have different professional scope-of-practice rules, creating potential conflicts about what endorsed providers can legally do in Florida

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

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