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GA HB1273
GA HB1273Professions and businesses; authorize physician assistants to receive certain delegated authorities from podiatric physicians
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Introduced
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to authorize physician assistants to receive certain delegated authorities from podiatric physicians; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to podiatry practice, so as to authorize podiatric physicians to delegate certain authorities to physician assistants; to provide for definitions; to provide for supervising and alternate supervising podiatric physicians; to make conforming changes; to provide for new authorities for the State Board of Podiatry Examiners; to provide for administrative hearings; to provide for certain procedures and notifications; to provide for job descriptions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing Georgia law to allow podiatric physicians, who are doctors specializing in the foot and leg, to delegate certain medical authorities to physician assistants (PAs), who are licensed healthcare professionals working under physician supervision. Previously, PAs could only receive delegated authority from medical physicians. This legislation expands that ability to include podiatric physicians, allowing them to delegate tasks such as ordering certain medications, treatments, and diagnostic studies, as well as signing medical documents related to podiatric care, provided these actions are outlined in a "job description" that details the PA's qualifications and the specific duties they will perform. The bill also clarifies definitions for terms like "alternate supervising podiatric physician" and "primary supervising podiatric physician" and grants new authorities to the State Board of Podiatry Examiners to regulate PAs working in podiatry, ensuring that these expanded roles are overseen and that patient care remains protected.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Second Readers (on 02/12/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73110 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20252026/242247 |
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