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LC 1997

Revise medical assistant program laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 1997 seeks to revise medical assistant program laws (credentials, programs, supervision); as drafted, it died in process, so no changes take effect.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 1997

Summary of LC 1997 — Revise Medical Assistant Program Laws

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 1997
  • Title: Revise medical assistant program laws
  • Subject: Health Care Services; Professions and Occupations
  • Status: Draft Died in Process (LC)
  • Introduced: December 5, 2024
  • Classification: Bill

What the bill aims to do

  • The bill’s title indicates an intent to revise the laws governing medical assistant programs. Based on the information provided, the specific text or detailed provisions are not available. As such, the exact scope—such as changes to certification requirements, program approvals, supervisory rules, curriculum standards, or oversight mechanisms—cannot be stated without the bill’s language.

Legislative timeline and status

  • 2024-12-05: Drafter Assigned
  • 2024-12-23: Draft On Hold
  • 2025-05-27: Draft Died in Process
  • The bill was introduced late in 2024 and did not advance past the drafting stage; it is considered inactive unless revived or reintroduced by a sponsor in a future legislative session.

Potential provisions and impact (based on the bill’s title)

  • Because the text is not provided, any specifics would be speculative. In bills that revise medical assistant program laws, typical areas could include:
    • Certification or credentialing requirements for medical assistants
    • Standards for approved training programs and clinical externships
    • Supervision and scope-of-practice rules for medical assistants
    • Establishment or modification of a state regulatory board or committee overseeing programs
    • Renewal processes, continuing education requirements, and disciplinary enforcement
    • Definitions of term “medical assistant” and related classifications
    • Effective dates and transition provisions for programs already in operation
  • Given that the bill died in process, there is no enacted impact at this time on programs, employers, or credentialing bodies.

Who would be affected

  • Medical assistants and students pursuing medical assistant training
  • Educational and training programs offering medical assistant curricula
  • Employers and healthcare providers employing medical assistants
  • Regulatory bodies or state boards responsible for licensure, certification, or program approval

Procedural and timeline notes

  • The bill progressed in drafting phases but did not move to committee deliberation or full chamber action. The status suggests it would need to be reintroduced or revived by a sponsor to proceed in a future session.
  • Stakeholders monitoring this topic should watch for any revival, updated text, or new legislative filings that address medical assistant program regulations.

Next steps for readers

  • If you are affected (student, educator, or employer), monitor state legislative trackers for LC 1997 for any revival or new versions.
  • Review official bill text when available to understand exact provisions, effective dates, and transition rules.

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

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