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A 7988

Relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Berger and 6 co-sponsors

A 7988 governs how physician assistants perform medical services, potentially changing PA scope of practice and supervision; referred to Higher Education for review.

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
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Bill Summary · A 7988

Bill Summary: A 7988 — Relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants

Overview

  • The bill’s title indicates it relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants (PAs). Specific provisions are not provided in the information given, so the exact changes to scope of practice, supervision, training, or regulatory requirements are not stated here.
  • Status: Referred to the Higher Education committee.
  • Introduced: April 16, 2025.

Legislative status and actions

  • 2025-04-16: Referred to Higher Education (listed twice in the record).
  • The bill’s progression beyond referral (e.g., committee hearings, amendments, floor votes) is not indicated in the provided material.

Sponsor information

  • Primary sponsor: Amy Paulin
  • Cosponsors: Judy Griffin, Jenifer Rajkumar, Chris Burdick, Sam Berger, Donna Lupardo, Albert A. Stirpe
  • Related/companion bill: S 7981 (listed as a companion)

What this bill would address (based on title)

  • The bill relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants. While the exact provisions are not included in the provided text, potential areas typically associated with such bills can include:
    • Clarification or modification of the scope of practice for physician assistants.
    • Requirements or standards for the performance of medical services by PAs (e.g., supervision, delegation, or collaboration with physicians).
    • Education, training, or credentialing related to PA practice within educational or clinical settings.
    • Regulatory or oversight changes affecting PAs and related healthcare supervision structures.

Important: The exact details, such as specific duties, limitations, supervision requirements, patient safety safeguards, credentialing processes, and any changes to existing law, are not included in the information you provided. Readers should consult the bill text for precise provisions.

Potential impact and who would be affected (general considerations)

  • Physician assistants: Possible changes to what procedures or services PAs can perform, supervision arrangements, or training requirements.
  • Educational institutions and programs: If the Higher Education committee is involved, there may be implications for PA education, clinical training placements, or educator qualifications.
  • Healthcare employers and providers: Any changes to supervision, delegation, or scope of practice could affect workflow, staffing models, and compliance obligations.
  • Patients: Depending on the specifics, improved access to services or changes in provider roles could impact access to care and continuity of services.

Procedural and timeline considerations

  • The bill has been referred to the Higher Education committee, which typically signals the start of the bill’s formal consideration in that chamber.
  • No additional actions (e.g., committee votes, amendments, or floor votes) are listed here. Tracking the bill would require monitoring committee hearings and updates from the legislative calendar.

Next steps for interested readers

  • Review the full text of A 7988 to understand the exact provisions.
  • Check for the companion bill S 7981 for parallel language and potential differences between the House and Senate versions.
  • Monitor committee hearings and floor actions in the Higher Education committee and the full chamber for movement, amendments, or passage.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the exact bill language once you provide it, or you can share a link to the official bill text for a more detailed, provision-by-provision summary.

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