LD1166

An Act to Change the Professional Title and Identification of Physician Assistants to Physician Associates

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Maine LD1166 changes the professional title of physician assistants to physician associates.

Maine LD1166 amends the Maine Revised Statutes to change the professional title of physician assistants to physician associates. The bill updates the licensure requirements, ensuring that physician associates must obtain a license from either the Board of Osteopathic Licensure or the Board of Licensure in Medicine. The scope of practice remains unchanged, and the bill also updates relevant terminology throughout the statutes.

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Calendar

Apr 9, 2025

10:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 3, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

Jun 2, 2025

House

PASSED TO BE ENACTED.

Jun 2, 2025

House

Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

Jun 2, 2025

Senate

PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.