Bill > A01983

This bill enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), creating a streamlined pathway for physicians licensed in multiple states to obtain medical licensure in New York. The compact establishes a comprehensive process that complements existing state medical board regulations, allowing eligible physicians to more easily obtain licenses in multiple states. To qualify, physicians must meet specific criteria, including graduating from an accredited medical school, passing medical licensing examinations, completing graduate medical education, and holding a full and unrestricted medical license in their principal state of licensure. The bill creates an interstate commission to administer the compact, which will manage a coordinated information system, facilitate joint investigations, and handle disciplinary actions across member states. Key provisions include establishing an expedited licensure process, creating a database of licensed physicians, enabling cross-state investigations, and providing a mechanism for sharing disciplinary information. The compact aims to enhance healthcare access by making it easier for qualified physicians to practice across state lines while maintaining rigorous professional standards and protecting patient safety. The compact will become binding once enacted by at least seven states, and member states can participate in the interstate commission's activities, with the ability to withdraw or amend the compact through specific legal procedures.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1983