S.345

PA Team-Based Practice

Chamber Passed·5/6/25

North Carolina S345 adjusts supervision requirements for physician assistants and modifies their licensure.

North Carolina S345 modifies the supervision and practice requirements for physician assistants. It allows physician assistants in team-based settings to prescribe, order, administer, and procure drugs and medical devices without direct physician authorization. These assistants must consult with supervising physicians for certain controlled substances and must collaborate with other healthcare team members.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 44–0 · May 6, 2025
Current
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

Second Reading

44 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

D

5 Absent

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Calendar

May 1, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

May 1, 2025

9:00 AM

Rules and Operations of the Senate Hearing

History

May 6, 2025

Senate

Passed 2nd Reading

May 6, 2025

Senate

Passed 3rd Reading

May 6, 2025

Senate

Special Message Sent To House