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HB 1150

Professions and businesses; expand certain advanced practice registered nurse and physician assistant prescriptive authorizations

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sandy Donatucci and 3 co-sponsors

Georgia bill expands prescriptive authority for nurses and physician assistants to increase healthcare access in underserved areas with less physician oversight.

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Bill Summary · HB 1150

Legislative bill overview

HB 1150 expands the prescriptive authority of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) and Physician Assistants (PAs) in Georgia, allowing them to prescribe medications and treatments with potentially fewer restrictions or supervision requirements than currently mandated. The bill aims to increase access to healthcare services by enabling these mid-level practitioners to operate more independently in clinical settings.

Why is this important

Healthcare provider shortages, particularly in rural and underserved areas of Georgia, create barriers to timely medical care. Expanding APRN and PA prescriptive authority could increase patient access to routine care, reduce wait times, and lower healthcare costs by allowing these professionals to handle more clinical responsibilities. This directly affects millions of Georgians seeking affordable primary care and specialist services.

Potential points of contention

  • Physician concerns: Medical associations may oppose expanded autonomy as a threat to physician oversight, patient safety standards, and their economic interests in healthcare delivery
  • Patient safety debate: Questions about whether APRNs/PAs have sufficient training and experience compared to physicians, particularly for complex prescribing decisions and rare conditions
  • Scope definition: Ambiguity about which medication classes, patient populations, and conditions fall under expanded authority could create enforcement and liability issues

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

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