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AR SB99
Bill
Status
4/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Clint Penzo
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AI Summary
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Physician assistants may now delegate medical practices to qualified, properly trained unlicensed employees, a power previously limited to physicians only
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The delegating physician assistant remains legally responsible for the acts of the employee performing the delegated practice
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Delegated drug administration must occur within the physical boundaries of the office where the physician or physician assistant practices
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Employees receiving delegated tasks cannot be represented to the public as licensed healthcare providers
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Amends Arkansas Code § 17-95-208 and § 17-105-107; approved April 3, 2025
Legislative Description
To Authorize A Physician Assistant To Delegate Certain Tasks.
Last Action
Notification that SB99 is now Act 437
4/7/2025