HB 1295

Georgia House bill in Session 1033.

Status: passed_upper. Latest action: April 2, 2026.

Physician Assistant Licensure Compact; enter into an interstate compact.

Bill ID GA-1033-HB-1295
Session 1033
Status passed_upper
Committee Health | Regulated Industries and Utilities
House passed_upper 2026-04-02
Healthcare
Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the O.C.G.A., relating to physician assistants, so as to enter into an interstate compact known as the "PA Licensure Compact""; to revise provisions relating to the Georgia Composite Medical Board; to provide for date of implementation, withdrawal, and amendment; to provide for construction and severability; to provide for effect of the compact; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes."

Sponsor
Cooper, Sharon
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-02-12 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-02 Status passed_upper
2026-04-02 Latest Action Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended
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