Bill > HB3060

This bill establishes Oregon's participation in the Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement designed to streamline and facilitate the practice of physician assistants across participating states. The compact creates a system that allows PAs licensed in one participating state to practice in other member states through a "compact privilege" without obtaining additional individual state licenses. The bill outlines detailed provisions including the purpose of the compact, which is to improve access to medical services while maintaining patient safety, and establishes a PA Licensure Compact Commission to oversee implementation. Key requirements for PAs to exercise the compact privilege include having an unrestricted license, graduating from an accredited PA program, holding current national certification, and passing a background check. The compact will create a data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, and participating states will be required to share investigative and adverse action information. The bill also amends several Oregon Revised Statutes to enable the state's participation, allows the Oregon Medical Board to disclose certain information to the compact commission, and provides for the board to use funds to meet financial obligations related to the compact. The provisions will become operative on January 1, 2026, with the primary goal of reducing administrative barriers for PAs, particularly benefiting military families and healthcare providers who work across state lines.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3060