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LB 914

Eliminate physician liability for negligence of physician assistants

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Brian Hardin

Bill eliminates supervising physician liability for physician assistant negligence, shifting patient injury claims solely to PAs and potentially restricting patient compensation access.

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Bill Summary · LB 914

Legislative bill overview

LB 914 would eliminate physician liability for negligent acts committed by physician assistants (PAs) under their supervision. This means supervising physicians would no longer be held legally responsible for malpractice or negligent care provided by their PA employees or contractors, even when the physician had supervisory authority over their work.

Why is this important

This bill significantly affects medical liability law and patient compensation rights. If passed, patients injured by PA negligence would lose the ability to hold supervising physicians accountable, potentially narrowing their legal recourse to only the PA themselves—who may lack adequate malpractice insurance or personal assets to cover damages. It also impacts physician practices' current risk management structures and insurance requirements.

Potential points of contention

  • Patient protection concerns: Eliminates a layer of accountability and compensation for injured patients, potentially leaving them unable to recover full damages from under-insured PAs
  • Physician responsibility paradox: Creates tension with the principle that supervising professionals remain responsible for those under their authority, which is standard in most licensed professions
  • Insurance and liability shifts: May increase PA malpractice insurance costs while reducing physician liability coverage needs, fundamentally altering healthcare provider risk allocation
  • Quality control implications: Could reduce physician incentives to oversee PA conduct closely if they bear no legal consequence for negligent supervision

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

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