KY SB116

Replaces the "supervising physician" model with a "collaboration agreement" model for physician assistants (PAs), requiring a mutually developed written document between PAs and collaborating physicians that outlines communication procedures and scope of practice, without requiring physical presence of the physician

Limits collaborating physicians to agreements with no more than 4 physician assistants at a time, and requires PAs to notify the Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure within 5 business days if a collaboration agreement is dissolved

Expands PA prescriptive authority to include Schedule II controlled substances with specific limits: 72-hour supply for most Schedule II drugs, 30-day supply for hydrocodone combination products and nonnarcotic Schedule II/III substances, and up to 6-month supply for Schedule IV/V substances

Maintains requirement that PAs must have at least 1 year of experience before prescribing controlled substances, maintain certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and complete 100 hours of continuing education every 2 years for license renewal

Repeals existing KRS sections 311.854, 311.856, and 311.860 that governed supervising physician requirements and separate location practice restrictions