Wisconsin 2025 Regular Session Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

SB 435 — Relating to: adopting the title of physician associate for physician assistants, independent practice of certain physician associates, extending the time limit for emergency rule procedures, and providing an exemption from emergency rule procedures. (FE)

Last action — Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Prognosis

Advancing 38% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • Introduced

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 12 sponsors

    1 primary, 11 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (2 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

An Act to amend 14.835, 15.085 (1m) (b), 15.406 (7) (intro.), 50.39 (3), 111.335 (4) (jm), 440.035 (2m) (b), 440.035 (2m) (c) 1. (intro.), subchapter IX (title) of chapter 448 [precedes 448.971], 448.971 (1), 448.971 (2), 448.972 (1), 448.972 (3), 448.9725 (2), 448.9725 (3), 448.9725 (4) (a), 448.9725 (4) (b), 448.9727 (2) (a) (intro.), 448.9727 (2) (b), 448.9727 (3), 448.973 (1) (b), 448.973 (1) (c) 1., 448.974 (1) (a) (intro.), 448.975 (1) (a) (intro.), 448.975 (1) (b), 448.975 (1) (c), 448.975 (2) (a), 448.975 (2) (b), 448.975 (2) (c) (intro.), 448.975 (2) (c) 5., 448.975 (3) (a) (intro.), 448.975 (3) (a) 1., 448.975 (3) (a) 2., 448.975 (3) (a) 4., 448.975 (3) (b), 448.975 (4), 448.975 (5) (a) 1. b., 448.975 (5) (a) 2., 448.975 (5) (b), 448.975 (6), 448.976, 448.977 (1) (intro.), 448.977 (1) (b), 448.977 (2), 448.977 (3), 448.977 (4), 448.978 (1g) (a), 448.978 (2) (intro.), 448.978 (2) (b), 448.978 (2) (f), 448.978 (2) (m), 448.9785 (intro.), 448.9785 (6), 448.9795 (1), 448.9795 (2), 448.9885 (1) (a), 450.11 (8) (f), 655.002 (1) (a), 655.002 (1) (b), 655.002 (1) (c), 655.002 (1) (d), 655.002 (1) (e), 655.002 (1) (em), 655.002 (2) (a), 655.002 (2) (b), 655.003 (1), 655.003 (3), 655.005 (2) (a), 655.005 (2) (b), 655.23 (5m), 655.27 (3) (a) 4., 655.27 (3) (b) 2m., 655.275 (2) and 990.01 (27s); to create 180.1901 (1m) (bd), 448.9723, 448.975 (2) (ag) and (ar), 448.978 (3), 655.001 (10r) and 655.275 (5) (b) 3. of the statutes;

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill changes the title of 'physician assistant' to 'physician associate' and allows physician associates to practice independently under certain conditions.

  • 14.835

    physician assistant → physician assistant associate

    Changes the title of the credentialing board from physician assistant to physician assistant associate.

  • 15.085 (1m) (b)

    physician assistant affiliated credentialing board → physician assistant associate affiliated credentialing board

    Updates the title of the physician assistant board to reflect the new terminology.

  • 15.406 (7) (intro.)

    physician assistant affiliated credentialing board → physician assistant associate affiliated credentialing board

    Modifies the creation of the board to use the new title.

  • 50.39 (3)

    physician assistant affiliated credentialing board → physician assistant associate affiliated credentialing board

    Amends existing law to reflect the title change in the context of board responsibilities.

  • 111.335 (4) (jm)

    physician assistant affiliated credentialing board → physician assistant associate affiliated credentialing board

    Updates the referenced board title regarding employment discrimination relating to compact privileges.

  • 440.035 (2m) (b)

    physician assistant affiliated credentialing board → physician assistant associate affiliated credentialing board

    Revises guidelines related to prescribing controlled substances to include the updated board title.

  • 440.035 (2m) (c) 1. (intro.)

    physician assistant affiliated credentialing board → physician assistant associate affiliated credentialing board

    Changes the reporting requirement title, ensuring it reflects the new terminology.

Action History

  1. Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

  2. Fiscal estimate received

  3. Available for scheduling

  4. Report passage recommended by Committee on Health, Ayes 3, Noes 2

  5. Executive action taken

  6. Public hearing held

  7. Representative Melotik added as a cosponsor

  8. Fiscal estimate received

  9. Read first time and referred to Committee on Health

  10. Introduced by Senators Cabral-Guevara and Testin; cosponsored by Representatives VanderMeer, Franklin, Donovan, Goeben, Green, Gundrum, Knodl, Maxey, Steffen and Tittl

Sponsors

  • VanderMeer · Cosponsor
  • Franklin · Cosponsor
  • Donovan · Cosponsor
  • Goeben · Cosponsor
  • Green · Cosponsor
  • Rachael Cabral-Guevara · Primary
  • Patrick Testin · Cosponsor
  • Gundrum · Cosponsor
  • Knodl · Cosponsor
  • Maxey · Cosponsor
  • Steffen · Cosponsor
  • Tittl · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (11)

  • VanderMeer
  • Franklin
  • Donovan
  • Goeben
  • Green
  • Testin, Patrick Republican
  • Gundrum
  • Knodl
  • Maxey
  • Steffen
  • Tittl

Not signed on (120)

120 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 435 do?
An Act to amend 14.835, 15.085 (1m) (b), 15.406 (7) (intro.), 50.39 (3), 111.335 (4) (jm), 440.035 (2m) (b), 440.035 (2m) (c) 1. (intro.), subchapter IX (title) of chapter 448 [precedes 448.971], 448.971 (1), 448.971 (2), 448.972 (1), 448.972 (3), 448.9725 (2), 448.9725 (3), 448.9725 (4) (a), 448.9725 (4) (b), 448.9727 (2) (a) (intro.), 448.9727 (2) (b), 448.9727 (3), 448.973 (1) (b), 448.973 (1) (c) 1., 448.974 (1) (a) (intro.), 448.975 (1) (a) (intro.), 448.975 (1) (b), 448.975 (1) (c), 448.975 (2) (a), 448.975 (2) (b), 448.975 (2) (c) (intro.), 448.975 (2) (c) 5., 448.975 (3) (a) (intro.), 448.975 (3) (a) 1., 448.975 (3) (a) 2., 448.975 (3) (a) 4., 448.975 (3) (b), 448.975 (4), 448.975 (5) (a) 1. b., 448.975 (5) (a) 2., 448.975 (5) (b), 448.975 (6), 448.976, 448.977 (1) (intro.), 448.977 (1) (b), 448.977 (2), 448.977 (3), 448.977 (4), 448.978 (1g) (a), 448.978 (2) (intro.), 448.978 (2) (b), 448.978 (2) (f), 448.978 (2) (m), 448.9785 (intro.), 448.9785 (6), 448.9795 (1), 448.9795 (2), 448.9885 (1) (a), 450.11 (8) (f), 655.002 (1) (a), 655.002 (1) (b), 655.002 (1) (c), 655.002 (1) (d), 655.002 (1) (e), 655.002 (1) (em), 655.002 (2) (a), 655.002 (2) (b), 655.003 (1), 655.003 (3), 655.005 (2) (a), 655.005 (2) (b), 655.23 (5m), 655.27 (3) (a) 4., 655.27 (3) (b) 2m., 655.275 (2) and 990.01 (27s); to create 180.1901 (1m) (bd), 448.9723, 448.975 (2) (ag) and (ar), 448.978 (3), 655.001 (10r) and 655.275 (5) (b) 3. of the statutes;
Who sponsors SB 435?
SB 435 is sponsored by VanderMeer, Franklin, Donovan, Goeben, Green, Cabral-Guevara, Rachael (Republican), Testin, Patrick (Republican), Gundrum, Knodl, Maxey, Steffen, and Tittl.
What is the current status of SB 435?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced September 29, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 435?
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