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IA SF2190

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health And Human Services

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Changes the official title "physician assistant" to "physician associate" throughout the Iowa Code and Iowa Administrative Code, effective July 1, 2026
  • Declares "physician assistant," "physician associate," and "P.A." as synonymous terms with identical rights and responsibilities
  • Prohibits discrimination against individuals in employment or contracting solely based on their use of the "physician associate" title
  • Requires state agencies to update sub-regulatory guidance, documents, and forms to reflect the title change by January 1, 2027
  • Clarifies the title change does not expand or alter the scope of practice for those licensed under chapter 148C

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the use of the titles physician assistant and physician associate. (Formerly SSB 3059.) Effective date: 07/01/2026

Last Action

Message from House. S.J. 527.

3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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