Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

AB 438: 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)

Did not advance Last action March 23, 2026: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1

Plain-language summary

AB 438 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin House on September 19, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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). Primary sponsor: Nancy VanderMeer (Republican), Ben Franklin (Republican), Bob Donovan (Republican), Joy Goeben (Republican), Chanz Green (Republican), Rick Gundrum (Republican), Dan Knodl (Republican), Dave Maxey (Republican), David Steffen (Republican), Paul Tittl (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Nancy VanderMeer (Republican); Ben Franklin (Republican); Bob Donovan (Republican); Joy Goeben (Republican); and 6 more. 2 co-sponsors.