SB3421

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PRACTICE

Introduced·2/4/26
Introduced Text

SB3421 amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act to allow physician assistants to prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and.

SB3421 amends the Physician Assistant Practice Act of 1987 to allow physician assistants to prescribe, dispense, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices without delegation of authority by a physician. It also allows physician assistants to practice without a written collaborative agreement. The bill specifies that physician assistants may prescribe Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances.

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Where it stands

Current
Assignments Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

May 6

1:30 PM

Senate Licensed Activities Committee Hearing

History

Jul 2

Senate

Senate Floor Amendment No. 2 Pursuant to Senate Rule 3-9(b) / Referred to Assignments

Jun 1

Senate

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22

Senate

Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 31, 2026