This bill proposes to modify the title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" in Minnesota law, specifically amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 147A.01 and 147A.03. The bill includes a definition of "physician associate" and establishes that the terms "physician associate," "physician assistant," and "PA" are synonymous, ensuring that all rights and responsibilities associated with the role remain unchanged. Additionally, the bill prohibits discrimination against individuals based solely on the change of title and mandates that all entities involved with licensed physician associates continue their relationships without interruption.

Furthermore, the bill directs the commissioners of health and human services, along with health-related licensing boards, to make necessary conforming amendments to their guidance and documents to reflect this title change. It also instructs the revisor of statutes to update all instances of "physician assistant" to "physician associate" throughout Minnesota Statutes and Minnesota Rules, allowing for grammatical and conforming changes as needed.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 147A.01, 147A.03