Can Anesthesiologist Assistants Practice in Minnesota?
No — CAAs cannot currently practice in Minnesota.
CAAs cannot practice in Minnesota; there is no licensure statute or delegation pathway. Licensure bills HF 4460 and SF 4517 were introduced in March 2026 but died in committee when the Legislature adjourned sine die on May 18, 2026.
Where CAAs can practice nearby
CAAs cannot practice in Minnesota today, but they can in 1 of its 4 neighboring states.
CAA Programs in Minnesota
Accredited training options and pathways for applicants from Minnesota.
No CAA programs are currently located in Minnesota
While Minnesota does not have an in-state CAAHEP-accredited program campus, prospective students from Minnesota attend accredited master's programs across the United States. Graduates of any accredited program are eligible to sit for the NCCAA board exam and practice in all authorized jurisdictions nationwide.
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Practice Authority in Minnesota
State Context & Regulatory Notes
HF 4460 was introduced in March 2026 by Rep. Huot. The Minnesota Medical Association and the state's ambulatory surgery center association support it; the Minnesota Association of Nurse Anesthetists opposes. MMA's support letter confirms that Minnesota currently has no statutory authorization for CAAs. Both bills died when the 94th Legislature adjourned sine die on May 18, 2026, so licensure would need a new bill in the 2027 session.
Statutory Summary
- Legal Authority
- None — not authorized
- Effective
- —
- Practice Mechanism
- Not authorized
Legislative Activity in Minnesota
2 bills on record (2 failed). Enacted and failed bills stay listed as history.
Anesthesiologist assistant licensure established
Died in committee at sine die adjournment, May 18, 2026
Last action: Informational hearing, House Health Finance and Policy Committee, April 13, 2026; no further action before the 94th Legislature adjourned sine die May 18, 2026
Anesthesiologist assistant licensure establishment (companion to HF4460)
Died in committee at sine die adjournment, May 18, 2026
Last action: Introduced March 17, 2026; referred to Senate Health and Human Services Committee; no further action before the 94th Legislature adjourned sine die May 18, 2026