Compendium of Physician Assistant

State Laws and Regulations

This site contains summaries of more than two dozen key provisions of each state's statute and regulations, complete with legal citations. Readers should recognize that laws and regulations are frequently amended. Complete, up-to-date information is available from the PA regulatory authority in each state. For a list of PA regulatory agencies with addresses, phone numbers, and Web links, please visit www.aapa.org/gandp/statereg.html.

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Introduction

Physician Assistants: An Overview

Guidelines for State Regulation of Physician Assistants

Model State Legislation for Physician Assistants

Summary Chart: State Statutory and Regulatory Requirements

Physician Assistant State Regulatory Authorities

Summaries of State Laws and Regulations