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AR SB187

Bill

Status

Failed

5/5/2025

Primary Sponsor

Missy Irvin

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Origin

Senate

95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arkansas Code § 20-77-143(c)(2) to add physician assistants as eligible appointees to the Arkansas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board
  • Currently, board members must be either physicians or advanced practice registered nurses; this bill expands eligibility to include physician assistants
  • All appointees must still be licensed and practicing in Arkansas and currently treating rare diseases or conditions
  • Sponsored by Senator Irvin and Representative K. Moore during the 95th General Assembly Regular Session, 2025

Legislative Description

To Amend The Composition Of The Arkansas Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board To Include Physician Assistants.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Health, Welfare and Labor2/12/2025
Public Health, Welfare And Labor2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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