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AB438 • 2025

adopting the title of physician associate for physician assistants, independent practice of certain physician associates, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures

adopting the title of physician associate for physician assistants, independent practice of certain physician associates, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures

Did Not Pass

The latest official action shows that this bill did not move forward in that session.

Sponsor
Representatives VanderMeer, Franklin, Donovan, Goeben, Green, Gundrum, Knodl, Maxey, Steffen and Tittl, cosponsored by Senators Cabral-Guevara and Testin
Last action
2026-03-23
Official status
A - Health, Aging and Long-Term Care
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2026-03-23 Asm.

    Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. 2026-01-14 Asm.

    Fiscal estimate received

  3. 2025-10-31 Asm.

    Representative Melotik added as a coauthor

  4. 2025-09-19 Asm.

    Introduced by Representatives VanderMeer , Franklin , Donovan , Goeben , Green , Gundrum , Knodl , Maxey , Steffen and Tittl ; cosponsored by Senators Cabral-Guevara and Testin

  5. 2025-09-19 Asm.

    Read first time and referred to Committee on Health, Aging and Long-Term Care

Official Summary Text

adopting the title of physician associate for physician assistants, independent practice of certain physician associates, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures
Status: A - Health, Aging and Long-Term Care