Missouri HB2749: Modifies provisions relating to collaborative practice arrangements between physicians and physician assistants

What the bill says

From the introduced text:

SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 2749 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE DAVIDSON. 5346H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 334.735, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to collaborative practice arrangements between physicians and physician assistants. Section A. Section 334.735, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 334.735, to read as follows: 334.735. 1. As used in sections 334.735 to 334.749, the following terms mean: (1) "Applicant", any individual who seeks to become licensed as a physician assistant; (2) "Certification" or "registration", a process by a certifying entity that grants recognition to applicants meeting predetermined qualifications specified by such certifying entity; (3) "Certifying entity", the nongovernmental agency or association which certifies or registers individuals who have completed academic and training requirements; (4) "Collaborative practice arrangement", written agreements, jointly agreed upon protocols, or standing orders, all of which shall be in writing, for the delivery of health care services; (5) "Department", the department of commerce and insurance or a designated agency thereof; (6) "License", a document issued to an applicant by the board acknowledging that the applicant is entitled to practice as a physician assistant; (7) "Physician assistant", a person who has graduated from a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on …

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Sponsors

• Davidson, Bishop (R) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 1
2. March 11, 2026: Voted Do Pass (H)
3. March 11, 2026: Executive Session Completed (H)
4. March 9, 2026: Public Hearing Completed (H)
5. March 5, 2026: Referred: General Laws(H)
6. January 8, 2026: Read Second Time (H)
7. January 7, 2026: Read First Time (H)
8. January 6, 2026: Prefiled (H)

Votes

• Reported Do Pass (H) (March 12, 2026): 8 yea, 4 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2749?

HB2749 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Modifies provisions relating to collaborative practice arrangements between physicians and physician assistants.

What is the status of HB2749?

In committee as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 4 PRESENT: 1 (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2749?

Davidson, Bishop (R).

Where is the official record for HB2749?

On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB2749&year=2026&code=R