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SR 145

PHYSICIANS: Requests the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners to promulgate rules relative to physician assistants.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bob Owen

Louisiana Senate directs medical board to establish regulatory rules for physician assistant licensing, practice standards, and professional oversight.

Enrolled. Signed by the President of the Senate and sent to the Secretary of State by the Secretary of the Senate on 6/13/2025.
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Bill Summary · SR 145

Legislative bill overview

SR 145 is a Senate Resolution requesting that Louisiana's State Board of Medical Examiners create regulatory rules governing physician assistants (PAs). The bill does not itself establish new laws but instead directs the regulatory board to develop administrative guidelines for PA practice and oversight.

Why is this important

Physician assistants play a significant clinical role in Louisiana's healthcare system, and clear regulatory rules ensure consistent standards for their credentials, scope of practice, and accountability. Formalizing these rules through the medical board creates a structured framework for licensing, disciplinary action, and professional conduct that protects both patients and practitioners.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice definition: Rules may restrict or expand PA independence and prescribing authority, affecting both job opportunities for PAs and physician concerns about oversight
  • Collaboration requirements: Regulations could mandate physician supervision levels, with implications for rural healthcare access versus physician control over PA autonomy
  • Implementation timeline and cost: Creating new rules requires resources from both the board and healthcare facilities to ensure compliance

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

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