SB 436·OH·senate
Change the title of physician assistant to physician associate
In CommitteeFiled May 5, 2026
Sponsor: George F. Lang
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Refer to Committee
May 13, 2026
Summary
SB 436 amends a large list of Ohio Revised Code sections to replace the term “physician assistant” with “physician associate.” The bill updates the official definition and every statutory reference to the title. The change is meant to standardize the professional designation across state statutes.
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