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IA HF930
IA HF930A bill for an act enacting the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact.(Formerly HSB 291; See HF 2498.)
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Introduced
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact. The compact establishes a system whereby a podiatrist licensed to practice in one participating state may receive an expedited license to practice in another participating state. The compact imposes certain minimum requirements on the licensure of podiatrists in participating states. The compact creates a commission to administer the operation of the compact. The commission is an instrumentality of the participating states. The compact includes provisions relating to the establishment and membership of the commission; powers of the commission; meetings and voting requirements of the commission; commission bylaws and rules; commission committees; commission finances; the establishment of a data system; compacting state compliance; venue for judicial proceedings; defense and indemnification; effective dates and amendments to the compact; withdrawal, default, and expulsion; severability and construction; and the binding effect of the compact and other laws. The compact becomes effective upon the adoption of the compact by the fourth participating state.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the interstate podiatric medical licensure compact, a comprehensive agreement designed to streamline the process for podiatric physicians to obtain medical licenses across multiple states. The compact creates an expedited licensure system where podiatrists who meet specific rigorous qualifications can more easily practice in different member states. To qualify, a podiatric physician must have graduated from an accredited podiatric medical school, passed national board examinations, completed an approved residency program, hold specialty certification, possess a full and unrestricted license, and have no significant criminal or disciplinary history. The compact establishes an interstate commission to administer the agreement, create rules, manage a coordinated information system, and handle joint investigations and disciplinary actions. Member states will be able to share information about podiatric physicians, conduct joint investigations, and take coordinated disciplinary actions if a physician violates professional standards. The compact becomes effective when at least four states enact it into law, and it aims to enhance healthcare access by making it easier for qualified podiatric physicians to practice across state lines while maintaining robust professional standards and patient protection mechanisms.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Government (House)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 484. (on 03/02/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF930 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF930.html |
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