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SF0112

An Act for Anesthesiologist Assistants Licensing

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This act establishes licensing requirements, scope of practice, and supervision rules for anesthesiologist assistants in Wyoming.

What it does

  • Creates a new article to license anesthesiologist assistants who meet specific educational and certification criteria.
  • Specifies that anesthesiologist assistants must work under the direct supervision of licensed anesthesiologists or certified registered nurse anesthetists.
  • Establishes penalties for unlicensed practice and sets rules for disciplinary actions like suspension, revocation, or non-renewal of licenses.
  • Requires the Wyoming Board of Medicine to review qualifications and determine fitness of applicants.

Who it affects

  • Anesthesiologist assistants who want to practice in Wyoming
  • Licensed anesthesiologists or certified registered nurse anesthetists supervising anesthesiologist assistants

Limits and unknowns

  • The bill did not become law because it died in committee.
  • Details about the fees for licensing are not provided in the summary text.

Plain language

Terms to know

Supervision
The requirement for a licensed anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist to be physically present and available to direct the activities of an anesthesiologist assistant.
Scope of practice
The specific duties and responsibilities that an anesthesiologist assistant can perform under supervision, as defined by law or regulation.

Official record

Sources

Validated

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 3:22 AM

Eric Barlow

R · S23

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the amendment because it opens a door for expanding healthcare access and starting conversations with federal agencies, even if limitations exist.

Public statementFloor statement at 56:28 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states that supporting the amendment is the only way they can support the bill, reversing their previous opposition in committee.

Public statementFloor statement at 57:09 Watch the statement

Bob Ide

R · S29

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe it expands government regulation on licensing, whereas they prefer loosening such requirements.

Public statementFloor statement at 59:36 Watch the statement

Bill Landen

R · S27

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker opposes the bill because they believe allowing one anesthesiologist to supervise four assistants is unsafe, as it splits concentration too much for patient safety.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:00:37 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it loosens government regulation by allowing a profession to practice where they were previously forbidden, and notes that supervising four assistants is common in other states without issues.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:01:35 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it provides an opportunity for young people trained in other states to return and work in Wyoming, with no evidence of increased mortality or spending.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:03:55 Watch the statement

Evie Brennan

R · S31

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill because it grants anesthesiologist assistants the same ability to practice in Wyoming that nurse anesthetists already have, noting their supervision ratio is actually lower.

Public statementFloor statement at 1:05:20 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

3 roll calls

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H:Died in Committee Returned Bill Pursuant to HR 5-4House
  2. H No report prior to CoW CutoffHouse
  3. H Introduced and Referred to H10 - LaborHouse
  4. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  5. S 3rd Reading:Passed 29-2-0-0-0Senate
  6. S 2nd Reading:PassedSenate
  7. S COW:PassedSenate
  8. S Placed on General FileSenate
  9. S02 - Appropriations:Recommend Do Pass 5-0-0-0-0Senate
  10. :Rerefer to S02 - AppropriationsSenate
  11. S10 - Labor:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 3-2-0-0-0Senate
  12. S Introduced and Referred to S10 - LaborSenate
  13. S Received for IntroductionSenate
  14. Bill Number AssignedLSO

Changes

Amendments

4 stored

SF0112S2001

The amendment adds provisions allowing certified registered nurse anesthetists to supervise and perform duties for anesthesiologist assistants, with specific rules on qualifications and limitations.

SF0112S3001

The amendment allows certified registered nurse anesthetists to supervise anesthesiologist assistants under certain conditions and sets limits on how many assistants they can oversee.

SF0112SW001

The amendment modifies the bill to adjust language related to license reactivation, remove certain sections, and make specific changes to board composition and licensing rules.

SF0112SS001

The amendment changes the numbering in a list related to licensing requirements for anesthesiologist assistants.