S2868Introduced in the Senate
Increases continuing education requirements for physician assistants, removes restrictions of PAs to render charitable care and aid for school and youth programs or cardiac arrest and removes restrictive covenants as to ownership by a PA.
Introduced by Bridget Valverde, District 35
What does this bill do?
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Official description
BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS - Increases continuing education requirements for physician assistants, removes restrictions of PAs to render charitable care and aid for school and youth programs or cardiac arrest and removes restrictive covenants as to ownership by a PA.
Where it stands
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
March 31, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Committee on Health & Human Services: Be held for further study · March 31, 2026
6
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
8 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lori Urso | 8 | Yes |
| Linda Ujifusa | 11 | Yes |
| Brian Thompson | 20 | Yes |
| Gordon Rogers | 21 | Yes |
| Melissa Murray | 24 | Yes |
| Peter Appollonio | 29 | Absent |
| Pamela Lauria | 32 | Yes |
| Bridget Valverde | 35 | Absent |
Bill history
Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/31/2026)
Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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