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This bill establishes the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, which allows licensed podiatrists to practice in multiple participating states more easily by creating a streamlined process for obtaining licenses in other member states, known as an "expedited license." The Compact establishes an Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission to oversee its operations and duties, and it clarifies that the practice of podiatry occurs where the patient is located. For a podiatrist to be eligible for an expedited license, they must meet specific educational, examination, and professional conduct requirements, and they will designate a "state of principal license" where they hold a full, unrestricted license and meet certain residency or practice criteria. The bill also outlines procedures for applying for and renewing expedited licenses, the powers and duties of the Interstate Commission, and how disciplinary actions and information sharing will be handled between member states, with the entire Act contingent on at least four other states enacting similar legislation.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0333?ys=2026RS