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NE LB914

NE LB914
Eliminate physician liability for negligence of physician assistants


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Introduced
01/09/2026
In Committee
01/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act; to eliminate liability for physicians and physician groups for negligent acts or omissions of physician assistants acting under their supervision; and to outright repeal section 38-2053, Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024.

AI Summary

This bill, by repealing Section 38-2053 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, aims to eliminate the legal responsibility of physicians and physician groups for any negligent actions or omissions by physician assistants who are working under their supervision. In simpler terms, if a physician assistant makes a mistake that harms a patient, the supervising physician or their group will no longer be held legally accountable for that mistake. This change is being made within the context of the Medicine and Surgery Practice Act, which governs the practice of medicine in Nebraska.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Speaker priority bill (on 02/20/2026)

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