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This bill enacts the Physician Assistant Licensure Interstate Compact, which establishes an agreement between participating states to allow physician assistants (PAs) to practice across state lines more easily. The compact aims to improve access to medical services by creating a system where a PA licensed in one participating state can obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in another participating state, provided they meet certain qualifications such as holding a qualifying license, graduating from an accredited program, and maintaining national certification. It establishes a Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, develop rules, and maintain a data system for tracking PA licenses and any disciplinary actions. The bill also outlines the requirements for states to join the compact, the rights and responsibilities of PAs seeking a compact privilege, and the procedures for handling adverse actions, investigations, and dispute resolution between participating states. Importantly, the compact clarifies that the practice of medicine occurs where the patient is located, meaning a PA is subject to the licensing board of the state where the patient is receiving care, and participating states retain their authority to license and discipline PAs. The compact also includes provisions to alleviate burdens for military families by facilitating licensure for active duty personnel and their spouses.

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