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PA HB1161
Bill
Status
11/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Manuel Guzman
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 2104 of Title 5 (Athletics and Sports) to allow physician assistants to serve as medical personnel at professional wrestling contests and exhibitions, in addition to physicians and certified registered nurse practitioners already permitted under current law
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Requires promoters and arena operators to employ a physician, physician assistant, or certified registered nurse practitioner to be present at every professional wrestling event to monitor participants' physical condition
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Authorizes the attending medical professional to terminate a contest or exhibition if severe injury would result from continuation
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Mandates that physician assistants practice in accordance with the Medical Practice Act of 1985 or the Osteopathic Medical Practice Act, while certified registered nurse practitioners must follow The Professional Nursing Law
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Takes effect 60 days after enactment, with the promoter responsible for paying the fee for whichever medical professional is employed
Legislative Description
In wrestling, further providing for physician to be in attendance.
Last Action
Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure
11/24/2025