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WV SB956

WV SB956
Authorizing physician assistants to own business


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Introduced
02/16/2026
In Committee
03/05/2026
Crossed Over
03/03/2026
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

A BILL to amend and reenact §30-3-14, §30-3-15, and §31B-13-1301 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended; and to amend the code by adding a new section, designated §30-3E-21, relating to authorizing physician assistants to own a business; denying a license or other authorization for physician assistants for specific instances; authorizing medical corporations that have physician assistant shareholders; providing that a physician assistant may perform all acts for which he or she is educated, trained, and licensed without specified requirements for supervision; repealing any statutory, regulatory, or administrative language requiring a physician assistant to be supervised; stating that a physician assistant is held to the same standard of care applicable to all licensed health care providers; establishing the effective date for the termination supervisory requirements; and designating the profession of physician assistant as a "professional service" for the purposes of the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes physician assistants (PAs) to own businesses and practice independently, removing the requirement for physician supervision. It amends existing laws to allow PAs to perform all acts for which they are educated and licensed without needing a physician's collaborative agreement, supervisory plan, signature, or co-management. The bill also permits medical corporations to have physician assistant shareholders, and designates the profession of physician assistant as a "professional service" under the Uniform Limited Liability Company Act, allowing them to form professional limited liability companies. Importantly, it states that PAs will be held to the same standard of care as other licensed healthcare providers.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Standing Committee on Health and Human Resources Meeting (15:30:00 3/9/2026 215.E) (on 03/09/2026)

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