New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5985: Adopts the PA licensure compact
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 5985 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 25, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Adopts the PA licensure compact. Primary sponsor: Brian Miller (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adopts the PA licensure compact to enhance the portability of a physician assistant license between participating states while safeguarding the safety of patients.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Miller | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 122 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
- REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION