New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 1410: Amends statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate."

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Plain-language summary

S 1410 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Amends statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate.". Primary sponsor: Joe Lagana (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe Lagana (Democratic).