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This bill enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC), a comprehensive framework designed to streamline the medical licensing process across participating states. The compact creates an expedited pathway for qualified physicians to obtain medical licenses in multiple states, with the primary goals of improving healthcare access and patient safety. Under this compact, physicians who meet specific eligibility criteria—including graduating from an accredited medical school, passing licensing examinations, completing graduate medical education, and holding an unrestricted medical license—can apply for expedited licensure in other member states. The compact establishes an interstate commission to oversee the licensing process, manage information sharing between state medical boards, coordinate joint investigations, and handle disciplinary actions. Key provisions include creating a centralized database of physician information, allowing for mutual recognition of licensing standards, and ensuring that disciplinary actions in one state can be recognized by other member states. The compact becomes binding once enacted by at least seven states, and participating states can withdraw with appropriate notice. Importantly, the compact does not replace existing state medical practice laws but provides an additional, more efficient mechanism for physicians to practice across state lines while maintaining rigorous professional standards and patient protections.

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