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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to allow physician assistants to own a practice, to allow the Board of Medicine to deny a license or other authorization to physician assistants who make unlawful referrals where that physician assistant has a proprietary interest, provide definitions, and to authorize physician assistants to form a medical corporation and designates physician assistant as a professional service eligible for establishing a professional limited liability company.
AI Summary
This bill expands the ability of physician assistants (PAs) to own and operate medical practices by allowing them to form medical corporations and professional limited liability companies, which are business structures designed for licensed professionals. It also clarifies that PAs can be shareholders in medical corporations and that the Board of Medicine can deny licenses or other authorizations to PAs who make unlawful referrals when they have a financial interest in the referred entity. This legislation aims to provide PAs with greater autonomy and business ownership opportunities within the healthcare system.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Health and Human Resources (on 01/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=471&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb471%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=471 |
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