H3579

Physician assistants

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

Amends South Carolina's Physician Assistants Practice Act to revise practice guidelines, supervision requirements, and disciplinary actions.

The bill amends South Carolina's Physician Assistants Practice Act to revise practice guidelines, supervision requirements, and disciplinary actions. It allows physician assistants (PAs) to practice under an attestation statement if they meet certain clinical experience requirements. It removes limitations on supervising physicians and allows PAs to perform more medical acts and tasks. It also revises disciplinary actions for PAs, including new grounds for revocation or suspension of licenses.

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Where it stands

Current
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 26, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Sanders

Jan 28, 2025

House

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W.Newton

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time