Physician Assistants and Midwives - Parity With Other Health Care Practitioners

Summary

The bill gives physician assistants (PAs) the same powers as nurse practitioners and physicians for tasks such as guardianship petitions, admitting patients to mental‑health facilities, and ordering infirmary care for pregnant inmates. It also requires the state health department to pay for certain PA‑performed emergency examinations. The changes aim to increase access to care and streamline provider roles.

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