Change physician assistant job title; make related changes
This bill changes the official job title for physician assistants from "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in Ohio state law. The legislation updates numerous sections of the Revised Code to reflect this new terminology and adjusts related definitions for other advanced practice nurses. Additionally, the bill expands the list of qualified medical professionals who can perform physical and psychiatric examinations for state civil service applicants, including those seeking employment as police officers or firefighters. These changes apply to various licensing boards and state agencies that regulate or employ these healthcare workers.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Oct 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Oct 2, 2024
Last action Nov 12, 2024
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Total actions
2
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Committee
1
Nov 12, 2024
Committee
Refer to Committee
lower
Oct 2, 2024
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nick Santucci
RRepublican
P
Rachel Baker
DDemocratic
Co
Cecil Thomas
DDemocratic
Co
Rick Dell'Aquila
DDemocratic
Co
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
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