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Introduced
01/08/2026
01/08/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; creating s. 461.0181, F.S.; creating the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact; providing purpose of the compact; providing definitions; providing eligibility requirements for a podiatric physician to receive an expedited license; providing an exception; providing requirements for a podiatric physician to designate or redesignate a member state as the state of principal license for certain purposes; providing requirements for a podiatric physician to apply for and receive an expedited license in a member state; providing validity, termination, and fee requirements for an expedited license; providing requirements for a podiatric physician to renew an expedited license; requiring the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to collect and distribute any renewal fees in a specified manner; providing that certain information be distributed to member boards; requiring the commission to establish a coordinated information system; providing reporting requirements for such system; authorizing joint investigations of the member boards; providing requirements for such investigations; providing requirements for disciplinary actions; creating the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission; providing for purpose, membership, and meetings of the commission; requiring the commission to make certain information public record; requiring the commission to establish an executive committee for certain purposes; providing powers and duties, including financial powers, of the commission; providing for organization and operation, rulemaking authority, and oversight of the commission; providing for the enforcement and default procedures of the compact; providing for dispute resolution procedures of the commission; providing for membership, effective date, amendment, withdrawal, and dissolution of the compact; providing severability and construction; providing for binding effect of the compact and other laws; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, creating a framework for podiatric physicians to obtain licenses in multiple states more easily. The compact aims to improve healthcare access by allowing for expedited licensure for qualified podiatric physicians who meet specific criteria, such as graduating from an accredited podiatric medical school and passing standardized exams. It defines key terms like "commission" (the governing body of the compact), "expedited license" (a streamlined license granted through the compact), and "member state" (a state that has adopted the compact). The bill outlines requirements for designating a "state of principal license" (where a podiatric physician primarily practices or resides), applying for and receiving an expedited license, and renewing such licenses. It also establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to administer the compact, including collecting fees, maintaining an information system, conducting joint investigations, and handling disciplinary actions. The commission will have powers related to its organization, operation, rulemaking, and financial management, with provisions for enforcement, default, and dispute resolution. The compact becomes effective when at least four states enact it into law and can be amended or withdrawn from according to specific procedures.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Now in Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (on 01/15/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1213 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/1213/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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