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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of October 5, 1978 (P.L.1109, No.261), entitled "An act requiring the licensing of practitioners of osteopathic medicine and surgery; regulating their practice; providing for certain funds and penalties for violations and repeals," further providing for definitions.
AI Summary
This bill amends the definition of "primary supervising physician" in the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act by replacing the word "registered" with "licensed" and adding language specifying that a primary supervising physician can be either an osteopathic physician licensed by the board or a medical doctor licensed with the State Board of Medicine. The change ensures that a primary supervising physician is appropriately licensed rather than simply registered, and explicitly includes medical doctors as potential primary supervising physicians for physician assistants. The bill clarifies the professional licensing requirements for those who can serve in this supervisory role, which is determined through a written agreement with a physician assistant that designates primary supervision responsibilities. The amendment will take effect 60 days after its enactment, providing a short transition period for implementation.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (27)
Arvind Venkat (D)*,
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Ann Flood (R),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Andrew Kuzma (R),
Kristin Marcell (R),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Jeremy Shaffer (R),
Tim Twardzik (R),
Last Action
Professional Licensure (h) Hearing (11:30:00 2/3/2025 Room 515 Irvis Office) (on 02/03/2025)
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