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Bill > H2256
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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes Massachusetts to enter into the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which creates a streamlined process for physicians to become licensed in multiple states. The compact establishes the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission to administer the agreement, define eligibility requirements for an expedited license, and set rules and procedures for license renewals, discipline, and information sharing between member states. The bill also requires the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine to adopt regulations, take disciplinary action, and conduct fingerprint-based criminal background checks as part of the licensing process under the compact.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (13)
Smitty Pignatelli (D)*,
John Barrett (D),
Josh Cutler (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Kathy LaNatra (D),
Christopher Markey (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Kelly Pease (R),
Aaron Saunders (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5014 (on 09/05/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2256 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2256.pdf |
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