Wisconsin · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

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)

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

Plain-language summary

SB 435 is a bill introduced in the Wisconsin Senate on September 29, 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: Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican), Patrick Testin (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rachael Cabral-Guevara (Republican); Patrick Testin (Republican). 10 co-sponsors.