Bill > HB156

This bill establishes the Physician Assistants (PA) Licensure Compact, an agreement between participating states to enhance the portability of PA licenses and improve access to medical services. The compact allows PAs to practice in any participating state by obtaining a "compact privilege," which is a mutual recognition of their existing license from another compact state, provided they meet certain qualifications and adhere to the laws of the state where the patient is located. It creates a PA Licensure Compact Commission to oversee the compact, manage a data system for tracking PA licenses and any adverse actions taken against them, and develop rules to implement the agreement. The compact also includes provisions for state participation, requirements for obtaining a compact privilege, procedures for handling adverse actions, dispute resolution, and enforcement mechanisms, aiming to streamline the licensing process for PAs while maintaining patient safety and allowing for easier relocation for military families.

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