West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 647: Allowing physician assistants to own practice
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 647 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing physician assistants to own practice. Primary sponsor: Tom Takubo (Republican). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): To Health and Human Resources.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Takubo | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| Vince Deeds | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 10 |
| Hamilton | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Robbie Morris | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 11 |
| Darren Thorne | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 15 |
| Willis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To Health and Human Resources
- Introduced in Senate
- To Health and Human Resources
- Filed for introduction