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HB 2731

physician assistants; board; continuation

57th Legislature - Second Regular Session Introduced by Selina Bliss

Arizona extends the Physician Assistant Board's authority to continue licensing and regulating healthcare providers beyond the scheduled sunset date.

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Bill Summary · HB 2731

Legislative bill overview

HB 2731 continues the Arizona Physician Assistant Board as an agency beyond its scheduled sunset date, preventing its automatic dissolution. The bill extends the board's regulatory authority over physician assistants in the state through the continuation process.

Why is this important

The Physician Assistant Board licenses and regulates healthcare providers who perform clinical duties under physician supervision. Without continuation, the board would cease operations, eliminating state oversight of approximately 2,000+ licensed PAs in Arizona and potentially disrupting patient care and professional standards in the healthcare system.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory scope debate: Questions about whether PA oversight should remain under physician-dependent models versus expanding independent practice authority
  • Licensing costs and barriers: Continuation may maintain existing fees and requirements that some argue limit PA workforce capacity in underserved areas
  • Autonomy and scope of practice: Ongoing tension between PAs seeking expanded independent practice rights and physicians defending collaborative care models

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

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