Bill > H480

This bill introduces a streamlined licensure by endorsement process for physicians, physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants in North Carolina. The bill allows medical professionals who have held an active, full, and unrestricted license in another U.S. jurisdiction for at least five years to more easily obtain a North Carolina license. Applicants must meet several requirements, including having practiced for at least two years after completing medical training, having a verified job offer in the state, providing proof of identification, and submitting an attestation that they are in good standing with no recent disciplinary actions or criminal convictions. The bill establishes specific application fees for each type of medical professional (up to $500 for physicians, $330 for physician assistants, and $250 for anesthesiologist assistants), and sets a 180-day timeframe for completing additional licensing requirements. The bill also expands the North Carolina Medical Board's record confidentiality provisions to include the State Auditor and makes provisions for the Board to adopt temporary rules to implement the new licensure process. These changes aim to simplify and expedite the licensing process for qualified medical professionals while maintaining professional standards and patient safety.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H480