Maryland SB326 establishes parity for physician assistants and midwives with other health care practitioners.

Maryland SB326, also known as the Physician Assistant Parity Act of 2026, aims to establish parity for physician assistants and midwives with other health care practitioners. The bill modifies various sections of the Annotated Code of Maryland to include physician assistants and midwives in the list of health care practitioners who can perform certain actions, such as certifying individuals for involuntary admission to mental health facilities, prescribing emergency use epinephrine, and participating in the Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program.

Maryland SB326 establishes parity for physician assistants and midwives with other health care practitioners.

Maryland SB326, also known as the Physician Assistant Parity Act of 2026, aims to establish parity for physician assistants and midwives with other health care practitioners. The bill modifies various sections of the Annotated Code of Maryland to include physician assistants and midwives in the list of health care practitioners who can perform certain actions, such as certifying individuals for involuntary admission to mental health facilities, prescribing emergency use epinephrine, and participating in the Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program.