SB3769 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)

MED ASSISTANT PRACTICE ACT
Last Action
2/24/2026 - Senate: Assigned to Licensed Activities
Senate Sponsors
Sen. Mattie Hunter
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act  
Synopsis As Introduced
Creates the Medical Assistant Practice Act. Provides that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall issue credentials for Registered Medical Assistants (RMA-IL) and Licensed Medical Assistants (LMA-IL). Provides that an applicant for registration as a Registered Medical Assistant (RMA-IL) shall be at least 18 years of age; complete not less than one academic year of approved education; pass a Department-approved examination; and meet the requirements established by rule. Provides that an applicant for licensure as a Licensed Medical Assistant (LMA-IL) shall meet all requirements for registration as a RMA-IL; complete not less than 2 academic years of approved education; pass a Department-approved licensure examination; and meet the requirements established by rule. Sets forth provisions concerning examinations; education and training programs; transition; experienced-based education credit; renewal and continuing education; and rulemaking. Effective July 1, 2026.
Actions
DateChamberAction
2/05/2026SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Mattie Hunter
2/05/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/05/2026SenateReferred to Assignments
2/24/2026SenateAssigned to Licensed Activities