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This bill allows licensed healthcare providers to administer ibogaine, a substance being researched for its potential therapeutic uses, but only within the strict guidelines of a research protocol approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), ensuring it's used for investigational purposes and under federal oversight. Additionally, the bill adopts the Physician Associate Licensure Compact, which is an agreement between states to allow physician associates (PAs), also known as physician assistants, to practice in multiple participating states more easily. This compact aims to improve access to healthcare services by creating a streamlined process for PA licensure portability while maintaining patient safety standards and facilitating the practice of PAs, particularly benefiting military families by easing licensure for active-duty personnel and their spouses.