HB 195: An Act changing the term 'physician assistant' to 'physician associate'; relating to physician associates; relating to collaborative practice agreements for pharmacists; relating to the prescription of opioid overdose drugs; relating to the prescription and administration of drugs and devices by pharmacists; relating to reciprocity for pharmacists; amending the definition of 'practitioner'; and providing for an effective date.
HB 195 status: Introduced — (H) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER (updated Aug 18, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialAn Act changing the term 'physician assistant' to 'physician associate'; relating to physician associates; relating to collaborative practice agreements for pharmacists; relating to the prescription of opioid overdose drugs; relating to the prescription and administration of drugs and devices by pharmacists; relating t...
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct environmental risk identified
Economy
Benefits
- Increases professional mobility through pharmacist reciprocity
- Streamlines medical professional branding
Risks
- Potential administrative costs for licensing boards to update records
Society
Benefits
- Expands public access to care through pharmacist-led services
- Improves availability of life-saving opioid overdose medication
Risks
- Requires new training oversight for expanded pharmacist responsibilities
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