Change a definition relating to the University of Nebraska

LB 1051 amends Nebraska Revised Statutes section 85-179.02 to redefine "physicians' assistant or physicians' associate" as a person qualified by training and experience to act as an assistant to a licensed physician. The bill repeals the original definition in that section, updating the statutory language for clarity. This change directly affects healthcare providers, legal frameworks for physician assistant roles, and regulations governing their practice across Nebraska. Introduced by the Education Committee on January 14, 2026, the bill focuses solely on revising a technical definition without altering other provisions.