H7274

Permits physician assistants to practice without a physician's direct supervision and receives direct payments from Medicaid.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7274 allows physician assistants to practice independently and receive direct Medicaid payments.

Rhode Island H7274 amends the state's laws to allow physician assistants to practice without direct supervision from a physician. The bill also permits physician assistants to receive direct payments from Medicaid for services provided. The legislation includes changes to the board of licensure for physician assistants, increasing the number of physician assistants on the board and modifying the appointment terms. The act would take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 14

12:00 AM

House Health & Human Services Hearing

History

Apr 13

House

Withdrawn at sponsor's request (04/14/2026)

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration

Jan 23

House

Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services