S 1410 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Amends statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate."

This bill (S 1410) updates New Jersey statutory law to change the title "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in multiple sections of existing law, including those governing assisted reproductive technology and parentage. It specifically amends sections of P.L.1983, c.17 (C.9:17-44) and P.L.2018, c.18 (C.9:17-60 et seq.), where the term "physician assistant" appears in definitions and procedures. The change affects medical professionals licensed as physician assistants under New Jersey law and ensures consistency with current professional terminology. This is a purely procedural update to statutory language with no substantive change to reproductive rights, parentage laws, or medical practice rules. The bill does not alter how assisted reproduction is regulated or who is involved in the process.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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