This bill amends existing laws governing the practice and regulation of physician assistants in Alaska, significantly expanding their roles and responsibilities within the healthcare system. It establishes that the State Medical Board will include one licensed physician assistant and repeals and reenacts the section detailing their scope of practice. The new provisions allow physician assistants to perform a variety of medical services, such as obtaining health histories, diagnosing and managing treatments, prescribing controlled substances, and providing medical consultations, while requiring them to practice under a written collaborative agreement with a licensed physician, with certain exceptions.

Additionally, the bill introduces new qualifications for physician assistant applicants, including proof of graduation from an accredited program and current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. It allows for temporary permits under specific conditions and expands the board's authority to grant exemptions and impose sanctions. The legislation also updates the definition of "practice of medicine" to include physician assistants and removes the requirement for them to work under direct supervision, thereby granting greater autonomy. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the role of physician assistants, improve healthcare delivery, and ensure patient safety and professional accountability in Alaska.

Statutes affected:
SB0089A, AM SB 89, introduced 02/07/2025: 08.64.010, 08.64.107, 08.64.206, 08.64.200, 08.64.230, 08.64.255, 08.64.250, 08.64.205, 08.64.209, 08.64.270, 08.64.225, 08.64.275, 08.64.279, 08.64.312, 08.64.326, 18.16.010, 09.55.535, 08.64.363, 08.64.334, 08.64.336, 08.64.101, 44.62.310, 18.23.030, 08.64.360, 08.64.370, 08.02.130, 08.64.380, 11.71.900, 13.52.390, 18.08.089, 21.07.010, 23.30.395, 23.30.095, 33.30.901
SB0089B, AM CSSB 89(L&C), introduced 05/19/2025: 08.64.010, 08.64.107, 08.64.206, 08.64.200, 08.64.230, 08.64.255, 08.64.250, 08.64.205, 08.64.209, 08.64.270, 08.64.225, 08.64.275, 08.64.279, 08.64.312, 08.64.326, 18.16.010, 09.55.535, 08.64.363, 08.64.334, 08.64.336, 08.64.101, 44.62.310, 18.23.030, 08.64.360, 08.64.370, 08.02.130, 08.64.380, 11.71.900, 13.52.390, 18.08.089, 21.07.010, 23.30.395, 23.30.095, 33.30.901
SB0089C, AM CSSB 89(2d L&C), introduced 02/25/2026: 08.64.010, 08.64.107, 08.64.106, 18.08.089, 08.64.370, U.S.C, 08.64.200, 08.64.230, 08.64.206, 08.64.255, 08.64.250, 08.64.205, 08.64.209, 08.64.270, 08.64.225, 08.64.275, 08.64.279, 08.64.312, 08.64.326, 18.16.010, 09.55.535, 08.64.363, 08.64.334, 08.64.336, 08.64.101, 44.62.310, 18.23.030, 08.64.360, 08.02.130, 08.64.380, 11.71.900, 13.52.390, 21.07.010, 23.30.395, 23.30.095, 33.30.901
SB0089D, AM HCS CSSB 89(HSS), introduced 03/23/2026: 08.64.010, 08.64.107, 08.64.106, 18.08.089, 08.64.370, U.S.C, 08.64.200, 08.64.230, 08.64.206, 08.64.255, 08.64.250, 08.64.205, 08.64.209, 08.64.270, 08.64.225, 08.64.275, 08.64.279, 08.64.312, 08.64.326, 18.16.010, 09.55.535, 08.64.363, 08.64.334, 08.64.336, 08.64.101, 44.62.310, 18.23.030, 08.64.360, 08.02.130, 08.64.380, 11.71.900, 13.52.390, 21.07.010, 23.30.395, 23.30.095, 33.30.901