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This bill adopts the Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact, a comprehensive interstate agreement designed to enhance the portability of physician assistant licenses while maintaining patient safety. The compact allows PAs with an unrestricted license in good standing from a participating state to practice in other compact states through a "compact privilege," which essentially acts as a streamlined multi-state license. To qualify, PAs must meet specific requirements, including graduating from an accredited PA program, holding current national certification, having no felony convictions, and maintaining an unblemished professional record. The compact establishes a national commission to administer the agreement, create a centralized data system for tracking licensee information, and manage interstate licensing processes. Key benefits include reducing bureaucratic barriers for PAs, particularly for military families who frequently relocate, while preserving each state's ability to investigate and take disciplinary action against PAs who violate professional standards. The compact will come into effect once seven states have enacted substantially similar legislation, and participating states retain the authority to charge fees and enforce their own licensing regulations within the framework of the agreement.

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