Virginia 2019 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HB 2169 — Physician assistants; licensure by endorsement.

Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 338 (effective 7/1/19)

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2019. Enacted.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 80% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 21 sponsors

    1 primary, 20 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 8 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Authorizes the Board of Medicine to issue a license by endorsement to an applicant for licensure as a physician assistant who (i) is the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the Commonwealth, (ii) holds current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and (iii) holds a license as a physician assistant that is in good standing, or that is eligible for reinstatement if lapsed, under the laws of another state.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

2 added · 2 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to Bill HB 2169 adds a mention of "CHAPTER 338" and clarifies its approval date as March 12, 2019. It removes the previous reference to "VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER," which likely simplifies the language for better understanding. These changes help streamline the document and ensure that it accurately reflects the legal context, making it clearer for those who read and interpret the bill.

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SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version VIRGINIA ACTS OF ASSEMBLY -- CHAPTER An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2951.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to physician assistants;
SESSION history | hilite | pdf | print version CHAPTER 338 An Act to amend and reenact § 54.1-2951.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to physician assistants;
[H 2169] Approved   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
[H 2169] Approved March 12, 2019   Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
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Action History

  1. Approved by Governor-Chapter 338 (effective 7/1/19)

  2. Governor's Action Deadline Midnight, March 26, 2019

  3. Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 4, 2019

  4. Signed by President

  5. Signed by Speaker

  6. Enrolled

  7. Senate amendment agreed to by House (96-Y 0-N)

  8. Placed on Calendar

  9. Engrossed by Senate as amended

  10. Committee amendment agreed to

  11. Reading of amendment waived

  12. Read third time

  13. Assigned Education sub: Health Professions

  14. Referred to Committee on Education and Health

  15. Constitutional reading dispensed

  16. Passed House BLOCK VOTE (99-Y 0-N)

  17. Reconsideration of passage agreed to by House

  18. Read third time and passed House BLOCK VOTE (97-Y 0-N)

  19. Printed as engrossed 19103329D-E

  20. Engrossed by House as amended HB2169E

  21. Committee amendment agreed to

  22. Read second time

  23. Read first time

  24. Assigned HWI sub: Subcommittee #1

  25. Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions

  26. Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19103329D

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 20 co-sponsors · 127 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (20)

Not signed on (127)

127 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Passed Senate with amendment

Passed 40 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 40000
Total 40000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (40)
Member Party Vote
Carrico — Yea
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Black — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Ebbin, Adam P. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
Vogel, Jill Holtzman — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Constitutional reading dispensed

Passed 37 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 37000
Total 37000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (37)
Member Party Vote
Dance — Yea
McClellan — Yea
Spruill — Yea
Black — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Chafin — Yea
Wagner — Yea
Barbara A. Favola — Yea
Bill DeSteph — Yea
Bryce E. Reeves — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
David W. Marsden — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Edwards, John S. — Yea
Glen H. Sturtevant, Jr. — Yea
Hanger, Emmett W., Jr. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
Jennifer B. Boysko — Yea
Jeremy S. McPike — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark D. Obenshain — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Mason, T. Montgomery "Monty" — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Norment, Thomas K., Jr. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
R. Creigh Deeds — Yea
Richard H. Stuart — Yea
Ruff, Frank M., Jr. — Yea
Ryan T. McDougle — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea
Scott A. Surovell — Yea
William M. Stanley, Jr. — Yea

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Reported from Education and Health with amendment

Passed 15 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 15000
Total 15000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (15)
Member Party Vote
Black — Yea
Carrico — Yea
Barker, George L. — Yea
Chase, Amanda F. — Yea
Cosgrove, John A., Jr. — Yea
David R. Suetterlein — Yea
Dunnavant, Siobhan S. — Yea
Howell, Janet D. — Yea
L. Louise Lucas — Yea
Lewis, Lynwood W., Jr. — Yea
Mamie E. Locke — Yea
Mark J. Peake — Yea
Newman, Stephen D. — Yea
Petersen, J. Chapman — Yea
Saslaw, Richard L. — Yea

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Reported from Health, Welfare and Institutions with amendment

Passed 22 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 22000
Total 22000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (22)
Member Party Vote
Orrock — Yea
Stolle — Yea
Bell, Robert B. — Yea
Bell, Richard P. — Yea
Edmunds — Yea
Helsel — Yea
James — Yea
Levine — Yea
Peace — Yea
Pogge — Yea
Robinson — Yea
Rodman — Yea
C.E. Cliff Hayes, Jr. — Yea
Christopher T. Head — Yea
Karrie K. Delaney — Yea
Lashrecse D. Aird — Yea
M. Keith Hodges — Yea
Marcia S. "Cia" Price — Yea
Mark D. Sickles — Yea
Patrick A. Hope — Yea
Sam Rasoul — Yea
Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. — Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 2169 do?
Authorizes the Board of Medicine to issue a license by endorsement to an applicant for licensure as a physician assistant who (i) is the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States or the Commonwealth, (ii) holds current certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, and (iii) holds a license as a physician assistant that is in good standing, or that is eligible for reinstatement if lapsed, under the laws of another state.
Who sponsors HB 2169?
HB 2169 is sponsored by Christopher P. Stolle, Luke E. Torian, Thomas C. Wright, Jr., David E. Yancey, Gordon C. Helsel, Jr., Timothy D. Hugo, R. Steven Landes, Joseph P. McNamara, Elizabeth R. Guzman, Will Davis, Joshua E. Thomas, Garrett McGuire, Robinson, Roxann L., Poindexter, Charles D., Murphy, Kathleen, LaRock, Dave A., Hurst, Chris L., Freitas, Nicholas J., Edmunds, James E., II, Campbell, Ronnie R., and Cole, Mark L..
What is the current status of HB 2169?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2019. Enacted.
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