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HB1347

Rules for Clinical Laboratory Worker Licenses

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:35 AM

In one sentence

This law requires lab workers to prove their qualifications and pay fees before getting a license.

Requires applicants who qualify under specific rules in sections 483.823(3) or (4) to provide proof of those qualifications.
Mandates that all applicants pay the required fees to be eligible for a license.
States that meeting federal standards counts as satisfying minimum state requirements for high complexity testing for technologists and technicians.
States that meeting federal standards counts as satisfying minimum state requirements for moderate complexity testing for technicians.

Applicants seeking licensure as clinical laboratory technologists or technicians in Florida
The department responsible for issuing licenses

The law does not list the exact dollar amount for the required fees.
The text refers to federal regulations (42 C.F.R.) but does not explain their full details here.
Exceptions may apply as provided in section 483.812.

Plain language

Licensure: Official permission from the state to work in a specific job.
High complexity testing: Advanced lab tests that require strict training and oversight.
Moderate complexity testing: Lab tests of medium difficulty that have specific qualification rules.

Official record

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Clinical Laboratory Personnel

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