Bill > S396

This bill introduces a new licensure by endorsement process for physicians, physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants in North Carolina, making it easier for medical professionals with established credentials in other U.S. jurisdictions to obtain a license in the state. The new process requires applicants to have held an active, full, and unrestricted license in another U.S. jurisdiction for at least five years, have a verified job offer in North Carolina, provide proof of identification, and meet several attestation requirements, including being in good standing in all previous jurisdictions, having no recent disciplinary actions, actively practicing for at least 20 hours per week in the past two years, and having no recent criminal convictions. The bill also updates license and registration fees for these medical professionals, increasing various application and renewal fees across different license types, with fees for licensure by endorsement being slightly higher than standard application fees. Physicians applying for licensure by endorsement would pay up to $825, while physician assistants and anesthesiologist assistants would pay up to $500 and $300, respectively. The bill aims to streamline the licensing process, making it more efficient for qualified medical professionals to practice in North Carolina while maintaining appropriate professional standards and background checks.

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S396