Legislation - SB0326

Title: Physician Assistants - Parity With Other Health Care Practitioners (Physician Assistant Parity Act of 2026)
Sponsored by: Senators Lam and Carozza
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Altering certain provisions of law to include physician assistants in the health care practitioners who may take certain actions, including actions related to the guardianship of disabled persons, admission of individuals to mental health facilities, the Emergency and Allergy Treatment Program, and the Attendant Care Program; requiring the Maryland Department of Health to cover charges related to examinations by a physician assistant for certain emergency evaluees; etc.

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Original:: Finance Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0377

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/22/2026 Legislative Date 1/22/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Physician Assistants - Parity With Other Health Care Practitioners (Physician Assistant Parity Act of 2026) Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 1/27/2026 Legislative Date 1/27/2026 Action Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	1/22/2026	1/22/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Physician Assistants - Parity With Other Health Care Practitioners (Physician Assistant Parity Act of 2026)
Senate	1/27/2026	1/27/2026	Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.

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