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OK HB2584
OK HB2584Physicians assistants; Pharmacy Act; prescriptions for controlled dangerous substances; Physician Assistant Act; Committee; members; requirements; Public Health Code; authority for physician assistants to carry out certain functions; prescribing and administering controlled substances; supervision.
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Introduced
02/03/2025
02/03/2025
In Committee
04/21/2025
04/21/2025
Crossed Over
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Passed
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Dead
Vetoed
05/28/2025
05/28/2025
Veto Overridden
05/29/2025
05/29/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to physician assistants; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 353.1, as amended by Section 6, Chapter 288, O.S.L. 2022 and 353.1a (59 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 353.1), which relate to the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act; updating and clarifying certain defined terms; specifying who pharmacists may dispense certain prescriptions to; amending 59 O.S. 2021, Sections 519.2, 519.3, 519.6 and 519.11, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 164, O.S.L. 2022 (59 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 591.11), which relate to the Physician Assistant Act; updating, deleting, and clarifying certain defined terms; increasing number of Physician Assistant Committee members; exempting physician assistants from being supervised by delegating physicians under certain circumstances; establishing procedures to report completion of postgraduate clinical practice experience hours to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision; directing the Board to maintain and update a list of certain physician assistants on its website; requiring the Board to prescribe certain reporting form; prohibiting the assessment of fees related to the filing of reporting forms; authorizing physician assistants to maintain practice agreements; providing an exception; requiring supervision of physician assistants under certain circumstances; clarifying manner by which physician assistants may practice under the supervision of delegating physicians; providing specific limitations on physician assistants and their ability to prescribe drugs; deleting certain prescription writing requirements; requiring certain physician assistants to carry malpractice insurance or demonstrate proof of financial responsibility; providing exceptions; deleting certain construing provision; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Section 1-317, as last amended by Section 133, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 1-317), which relates to the filing of death certificates; providing statutory reference; amending 63 O.S. 2021, Sections 2-101, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 308, O.S.L. 2024 and 2-312, as amended by Section 2, Chapter 184, O.S.L. 2022 (63 O.S. Supp. 2024, Sections 2-101 and 2-312), which relate to the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substances Act; clarifying certain defined term; authorizing physician assistants to prescribe and administer controlled dangerous substances subject to certain restrictions; and repealing 59 O.S. 2021, Section 521.4, which relates to physician supervision and practice agreements of physician assistants. SUBJECT: Physician assistants
AI Summary
This bill makes several significant changes to regulations surrounding physician assistants (PAs) in Oklahoma, focusing on their prescribing authority, supervision requirements, and professional practice. The bill increases the Physician Assistant Committee membership from seven to nine members, with five members now being physician assistants. It establishes a new provision that allows physician assistants with 6,240 or more hours of postgraduate clinical practice experience to practice without direct physician supervision, provided they report these hours to the State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision. The bill clarifies prescribing rights for physician assistants, allowing them to prescribe controlled substances in Schedules III through V, with some restrictions based on whether they are practicing under a formal practice agreement. Additionally, the bill requires physician assistants not practicing under a practice agreement to carry malpractice insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence. The legislation also updates various definitions in pharmacy and controlled substances laws, streamlining language and expanding the roles and responsibilities of physician assistants in the state's healthcare system. These changes aim to provide more flexibility for experienced physician assistants while maintaining appropriate oversight and patient safety standards.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Filed with Secretary of State (on 05/29/2025)
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