Bill > S1608

This bill establishes a Physician Assistant Interstate Compact that allows physician assistants (PAs) to practice across multiple participating states more easily through a compact privilege system. The compact creates a national commission to administer and regulate the interstate practice of PAs, with key provisions including: establishing a uniform data system to track licensure and adverse actions, creating standards for obtaining a compact privilege (such as having an unrestricted license, passing a national certification exam, and having no felony convictions), and allowing PAs to practice in remote states while remaining under the jurisdiction of their home state's licensing board. The compact aims to improve access to medical services, particularly for military families, by reducing licensing barriers between states. PAs will need to meet specific requirements, such as reporting any adverse actions, paying applicable fees, and complying with each state's jurisprudence requirements. The compact will come into effect once seven states have enacted it, and participating states will be part of a commission that can develop rules, investigate complaints, and take action against PAs who violate professional standards. The bill also includes provisions for data sharing, dispute resolution, and protecting the rights of both PAs and patients across participating states.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1608