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MS HB1481

MS HB1481
Anesthesiologist assistants; allow licensure under physicians assistant licensure law.


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Introduced
01/19/2026
In Committee
01/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/03/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act To Amend Section 73-26-1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On Licensing Anesthesiologist Assistants Under The Physician Assistant Licensure Law; To Amend Section 73-26-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Applicants For Licensure As A Physician Assistant Who Have Passed The Certification Examination Administered By The National Commission For Certification Of Anesthesiologist Assistants (nccaa) And Met Other Requirements Are Eligible For Licensure As A Physician Assistant; To Amend Section 73-26-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Delete The Prohibition On The State Board Of Medical Licensure From Authorizing Physician Assistants To Administer Or Monitor General Inhaled Anesthesia, Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Anesthesia Or Monitored Anesthesia As Utilized In Surgical Procedures; And For Related Purposes.

AI Summary

This bill allows anesthesiologist assistants to be licensed under the existing physician assistant licensure law in Mississippi. Specifically, it removes the prohibition on licensing anesthesiologist assistants and permits individuals who have passed the certification examination administered by the National Commission for Certification of Anesthesiologist Assistants (NCCAA) to be eligible for licensure as a physician assistant, provided they meet other requirements. Additionally, the bill removes restrictions that prevented physician assistants from administering or monitoring certain types of anesthesia used in surgical procedures.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died In Committee (on 02/03/2026)

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