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HB 2702

Providing that applicants for a physician assistant license submit to a criminal record check, providing for the collaboration between physicians and physician assistants and requiring the revocation of a physician assistant license under certain circumstances.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Kansas bill requiring criminal background checks for PA license applicants, defining physician-PA collaboration, and establishing mandatory license revocation for unspecified violations.

Approved by Governor on Friday, April 3, 2026
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Bill Summary · HB 2702

Legislative bill overview

HB 2702 establishes criminal background check requirements for physician assistant (PA) license applicants in Kansas, defines collaboration parameters between physicians and PAs, and creates mandatory license revocation provisions under specified circumstances. The bill strengthens licensure standards and clarifies the professional relationship between supervising physicians and PAs in the state's healthcare system.

Why is this important

Criminal background checks for healthcare professionals protect patients from potentially high-risk practitioners and align Kansas with many other states' licensing standards. Clarifying physician-PA collaboration requirements ensures consistent patient care protocols and defines professional boundaries, while mandatory revocation triggers establish clear consequences for serious misconduct or violations.

Potential points of contention

  • Revocation criteria undefined: The bill references "certain circumstances" for mandatory revocation without specifying what those circumstances are—leaving ambiguity about when licenses must be revoked versus when discretion applies
  • Collaboration definition conflicts: Defining specific collaboration requirements could limit PAs' autonomy in some settings or create conflicts with existing practice agreements and state regulatory frameworks
  • Background check scope: The extent of criminal history considered (misdemeanors vs. felonies, how far back, relevance to healthcare) isn't detailed, potentially affecting applicants with old, minor offenses or creating inconsistent enforcement

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

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