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AZ SB1108

AZ SB1108
International medical licensees; provisional licensure


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
02/24/2025
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
Fifty-seventh Legislature - First Regular Session (2025)

Bill Summary

AN ACT amending title 32, chapter 13, article 2, Arizona Revised Statutes, by adding section 32-1440; relating to medical licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a provisional medical licensure pathway for international medical graduates seeking to practice medicine in Arizona counties with populations under one million people. The bill allows the state medical board to grant provisional licenses to international medical licensees who meet specific criteria, including having a job offer, valid work immigration status, and meeting most existing licensure requirements. Provisional licensees must work under the supervision of a fully licensed physician, comply with continuing education requirements, and can be subject to employer-mandated competency testing. The provisional license is valid for four years and can automatically convert to a full license if the physician practices without disciplinary issues and receives a positive attestation from their supervising physician. The bill requires the medical board to submit a comprehensive report by January 1, 2033, detailing the program's outcomes, including license applications, complaints, geographic distribution, and medical specialties. The legislation specifically defines an "international medical licensee" as a physician with a medical doctorate from select countries (including Australia, Canada, UK, and others), who has practiced medicine for at least 60 months in the past six years. The program is set to expire on December 31, 2033, and aims to address workforce needs in rural Arizona healthcare settings while maintaining professional standards and public safety.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

House COW 04/22 - Floor Amend to Bill - Kupper - House COW 04/22 - Floor Amend to Bill - Kupper (on 04/23/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81939
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/sb1108h.htm
House COW 04/22 - Floor Amend to Bill - Kupper https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=806976&itemId=1
House COW 04/22 - Amended by HHS - Bliss https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=806976&itemId=0
HOUSE - Floor Amend to Bill - Kupper - passed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/529525
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 04/22/2025 House Engrossed https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/529600
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/19/2025 Caucus & COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/527846
HOUSE - Health & Human Services https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/527788
HOUSE - Health & Human Services https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/527533
Analysis - HOUSE SUMMARY: 03/06/2025 Health & Human Services https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/526922
SENATE - Shamp flr amend (ref Bill) adopted https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/526560
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/sb1108s.htm
Senate COW 02/24 - Shamp flr amend (ref Bill) https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetCalendarBillAmendmentPdf/?calendarBillId=799683&itemId=0
SENATE - https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/525688
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 02/24/2025 RAGE As Passed COW https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/525692
Analysis - SENATE FACT SHEET: 01/24/2025 RAGE https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/GetDocumentPdf/521906
BillText https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/1r/bills/sb1108p.htm
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