HB 2134 Summary

• License only physician assistant applicants who meet all requirements of the chapter, with board authority to license only those meeting all specified criteria.

• Require physician assistant education programs to be accredited by a nationally recognized accreditation organization and approved by the board.

• Require applicants to pass a nationally recognized certifying examination for physician assistants approved by the board.

• Clarify that applicants under investigation, suspension, or restriction by regulatory boards in other jurisdictions cannot receive licenses until the investigation is resolved.

• Allow the board executive director to deny licenses to applicants who do not meet qualification requirements.