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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Crossed Over
02/24/2025
02/24/2025
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025
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)
Janae Shamp (R)*,
Hildy Angius (R),
Walt Blackman (R),
Selina Bliss (R),
Michael Carbone (R),
Frank Carroll (R),
Lupe Diaz (R),
David Gowan (R),
Gail Griffin (R),
Kevin Payne (R),
T.J. Shope (R),
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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