New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 1410: Amends statutory law to change title of "physician assistant" to "physician associate."
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Lagana | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee