S2572Introduced in the Senate
Permits physician assistants to practice without a physician's direct supervision and receives direct payments from Medicaid.
Introduced by Gordon Rogers, District 21
What does this bill do?
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Official description
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - Permits physician assistants to practice without a physician's direct supervision and receives direct payments from Medicaid.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · March 3, 2026
8
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
9 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| Linda Ujifusa | 11 | Yes |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Yes |
| Gordon Rogers | 21 | Absent |
| Jessica de la Cruz | 23 | Yes |
| Melissa Murray | 24 | Yes |
| Peter Appollonio | 29 | Yes |
| Pamela Lauria | 32 | Yes |
| Bridget Valverde | 35 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/03/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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