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This bill establishes the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to facilitate easier licensure and practice for physician assistants across participating states. The compact creates a comprehensive system that allows physician assistants to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in remote states beyond their primary license, while maintaining robust regulatory oversight. Key provisions include establishing a national data system to track licensure and adverse actions, creating a physician assistant licensure compact commission to manage interstate coordination, and setting uniform standards for licensure portability. The compact aims to strengthen access to medical services, particularly for military families, by streamlining licensing processes while preserving patient safety through rigorous requirements such as maintaining current certification, passing background checks, and adhering to each state's specific practice regulations. Participating states will contribute to a centralized data system, share investigative information, and maintain the ability to take disciplinary action against physician assistants who violate professional standards. The compact becomes effective once seven states have enacted its legislation, and it includes detailed provisions for governance, rulemaking, dispute resolution, and potential withdrawal of participating states.

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https://ndlegis.gov/assembly/69-2025/regular/bill-overview/bo2108.html