Bill

HB 2546

85(R) - 2017
House Business & Industry
Senate Business & Commerce
House Business & Industry
Senate Business & Commerce
Health
Occupational Licensing

Vote Recommendation

Yes
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Neutral
  • Positive
  • Neutral

Author(s)

John Zerwas

Sponsor(s)

Donna Campbell

Bill Caption

Relating to submission of reports by a physician assistant under the workers' compensation system.

Fiscal Notes

No significant fiscal implication to the state is anticipated.

Bill Analysis

HB 2546 would amend the Labor Code to allow a treating doctor to delegate to a licensed physician assistant the authority to complete and sign a work status report regarding an injured employee’s ability to return to work. 

Vote Recommendation Notes

This bill enhances our limited government principle by decreasing regulation on who may fill out a report required by the workers' compensation system. We support HB 2546.