H-2403.1
HOUSE BILL 2127
State of Washington
69th Legislature
2026 Regular Session
By Representatives Marshall, Parshley, Chase, Schmidt, Thomas, Griffey, and Graham
Prefiled 12/10/25. Read first time 01/12/26. Referred to Committee on Health Care & Wellness.
AN ACT Relating to changing the legal title for physician assistants to physician associates, including providing clarification for billing and administrative terminology; amending RCW 18.71A.010 , 18.71A.030 , 18.71A.045 , 18.71A.050 , 18.71A.060 , 18.71A.085 , 18.71A.090 , 18.71A.100 , 18.71A.110 , 18.71A.120 , 18.71A.800 , 18.71A.810 , 18.71A.820 , 4.24.240 , 7.68.030 , 7.70.020 , 9.02.110 , 9.02.130 , 9.02.170 , 9.41.010 , 9.97.020 , 10.77.575 , 11.130.290 , 11.130.390 , 11.130.615 , 18.16.260 , 18.50.005 , 18.50.115 , 18.57.040 , 18.59.100 , 18.71.015 , 18.71.030 , 18.71.310 , 18.71.315 , 18.71.360 , 18.71C.010 , 18.79.040 , 18.79.060 , 18.79.260 , 18.79.270 , 18.89.020 , 18.130.020 , 18.130.410 , 18.134.010 , 18.250.010 , 18.360.010 , 28A.210.090 , 41.05.177 , 41.05.180 , 43.70.110 , 43.70.442 , 43.70.470 , 46.19.010 , 46.19.080 , 46.61.506 , 46.61.508 , 48.20.392 , 48.20.393 , 48.21.225 , 48.21.227 , 48.43.835 , 48.44.325 , 48.44.327 , 48.46.275 , 48.46.277 , 48.125.200 , 51.04.030 , 51.08.200 , 51.28.010 , 51.28.020 , 51.28.100 , 51.36.010 , 69.41.030 , 69.45.010 , 69.50.101 , 69.51A.010 , 70.05.030 , 70.05.035 , 70.30.061 , 70.41.210 , 70.41.230 , 70.46.020 , 70.46.031 , 70.47.210 , 70.54.400 , 70.128.120 , 70.180.005 , 70.180.009 , 70.180.020 , 70.180.030 , 70.180.040 , 70.225.040 , 70.245.010 , 71.05.020 , 71.05.020 , 71.05.148 , 71.05.154 , 71.05.210 , 71.05.215 , 71.05.217 , 71.05.230 , 71.05.290 , 71.05.300 , 71.05.585 , 71.06.040 , 71.12.540 , 71.32.110 , 71.32.140 , 71.32.250 , 71.32.260 , 71.34.020 , 71.34.020 , 71.34.355 , 71.34.720 , 71.34.730 , 71.34.750 , 71.34.755 , 71.34.770 , 71.34.815 , 74.09.010 , 74.09.328 , 74.09.497 , 74.09.725 , 74.42.010 , and 74.42.230 ; amending 2021 c 170 s 1 (uncodified); reenacting and amending RCW 18.71A.020 , 46.19.010 , 69.41.010 , and 71.05.660 ; adding a new section to chapter 41.05 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 48.43 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 74.09 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 18.71A.140 ; providing effective dates; providing contingent effective dates; providing an expiration date; and providing contingent expiration dates.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:
NEW SECTION. Sec. 1. (1) The legislature finds:
(a) The title "physician assistant" does not adequately reflect the current education, training, or medical role associated with these health care professionals; and