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This bill authorizes healthcare professionals licensed in other states or territories to provide reproductive health services in New York without first obtaining a New York state license, under specific conditions. Specifically, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered professional nurses, and midwives who are in good standing in their home state can practice in New York after applying for a license and submitting documentation of their intent to provide reproductive health services. These professionals must provide a letter declaring their intention to provide services and a letter from an employer confirming their employment and start date. They can continue providing services while their license application is being processed, but must comply with all applicable licensure and regulatory requirements and practice within the scope of their existing license. The bill includes an important caveat that this provision does not apply to professionals licensed in states or territories deemed to have substandard or nonconforming professional licensing requirements, as determined by the New York State Commissioner. The act is designed to potentially address healthcare workforce shortages and improve access to reproductive health services by creating a more flexible licensing pathway.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2452