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HB1481Introduced in the House

Anesthesiologist assistants; allow licensure under physicians assistant licensure law.

Failed

Introduced by Clay Mansell, District 56

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

An Act To Amend Section 73-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On Licensing Anesthesiologist Assistants Under The Physician Assistant Licensure Law; To Amend Section 73-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Applicants For Licensure As A Physician Assistant Who Have Passed The Certification Examination Administered By The National Commission For Certification Of Anesthesiologist Assistants (nccaa) And Met Other Requirements Are Eligible For Licensure As A Physician Assistant; To Amend Section 73-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On The State Board Of Medical Licensure From Authorizing Physician Assistants To Administer Or Monitor General Inhaled Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia Or Monitored Anesthesia As Utilized In Surgical Procedures; And For Related Purposes.

Where it stands

Died In Committee

February 3, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred To Public Health and Human Services

  2. Died In Committee

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