NY A 7988
in committeeRelates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did NY A 7988 pass?
Not yet. NY A 7988 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
What is NY A 7988 about?
Relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants; provides that a physician assistant may practice without the supervision of a physician when such physician assistant is employed by a health system or hospital and is credentialed and given privileges by such health system or hospital, or when such physician assistant is licensed, has practiced for more than six thousand hours, is practicing in primary care, and is performing certain functions.
Who sponsors NY A 7988?
Amy Paulin is the primary sponsor of NY A 7988, joined by 8 cosponsors.
Description
Relates to the performance of medical services by physician assistants; provides that a physician assistant may practice without the supervision of a physician when such physician assistant is employed by a health system or hospital and is credentialed and given privileges by such health system or hospital, or when such physician assistant is licensed, has practiced for more than six thousand hours, is practicing in primary care, and is performing certain functions.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- Bill type
- bill
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Sponsors
- Amy Paulinprimary
- Judy Griffincosponsor
- Sam Bergercosponsor
- Jenifer Rajkumarcosponsor
- Chris Burdickcosponsor
- Donna Lupardocosponsor
- Albert A. Stirpecosponsor
- Jonathan Riveracosponsor
- Andrew Hevesicosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
referral-committee
2025-04-16
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
referral-committee
Versions
- A7988Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: S 7981
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