Bill > SB31

This bill addresses the legal status of physician assistants (PAs) and advanced practice nurse prescribers who provide voluntary, uncompensated services for local health departments or school districts. Specifically, the bill establishes that these healthcare professionals can be considered state agents of the Department of Health Services (DHS) when they are performing specific medical services, such as supervising immunization programs. As state agents, these PAs and advanced practice nurses would receive important legal protections, including having any legal judgments against them for actions taken within the scope of their volunteer work paid by DHS. The bill requires that these healthcare professionals follow written protocols issued by DHS and act without receiving compensation from the local health department or school district to qualify for state agent status. This provision aims to encourage qualified healthcare professionals to volunteer their services for public health and educational immunization programs while providing them with legal safeguards and protection from personal financial liability when they are acting in good faith and following established medical guidelines.

Health and Social Services

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/sen/bill/sb31