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MS HB798

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

3/21/2019

Primary Sponsor

Jason White

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Deletes the repeal date (July 1, 2022) for the provision authorizing temporary physician assistant licenses for applicants who meet all requirements except the master's degree.

  • Allows the State Board of Medical Licensure to issue temporary licenses to applicants who can demonstrate enrollment in a master's degree program in a health-related or science field.

  • Temporary licenses remain valid for no longer than one year and cannot be renewed.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2019.

Legislative Description

Physician Assistants; delete repealer on authority for issuance of temporary license to applicants in master's degree program.

Last Action

Approved by Governor

3/21/2019

Committee Referrals

Public Health and Welfare2/26/2019
Public Health and Human Services1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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