Bill > HB156

This bill establishes the Physician Assistants (PA) Licensure Compact, an agreement among participating states to allow PAs to practice across state lines more easily, thereby improving access to medical services. The compact allows PAs to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in another participating state based on their existing license in their home 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 licensees, and establish rules. The bill also defines key terms like "adverse action" (any disciplinary action against a PA's license) and "compact privilege" (authorization to practice in a remote state). Importantly, participating states retain their authority to license and discipline PAs, and the compact aims to alleviate burdens for military families by facilitating license portability.

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