Bill
HB 1917
Overview: HB 1917 - Adopting the physician assistant compact.Status: Effective date 6/6/2024. Introduced: January 16, 2025Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to join the Physician As
Overview: HB 1917 - Adopting the physician assistant compact.
Status: Effective date 6/6/2024. Introduced: January 16, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to join the Physician Assistant Compact, an interstate agreement that allows physician assistants to practice across state lines with greater flexibility.
Key Provisions:
- Enacts the Physician Assistant Compact, which establishes uniform standards and requirements for physician assistant licensure and practice.
- Allows physician assistants licensed in one compact member state to practice in other member states without obtaining additional licenses.
- Requires the state to recognize and accept the licenses of physician assistants from other compact member states.
- Establishes a coordinated licensure information system to facilitate the exchange of licensure and disciplinary information among compact member states.
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Physician assistants will benefit from increased mobility and the ability to practice across state lines without additional licensing requirements.
- Patients may have improved access to physician assistant services, particularly in underserved or rural areas.
- The state's medical regulatory board will need to coordinate with the compact's administrative processes and information-sharing systems.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill has been introduced and is set to take effect on the specified date of June 6, 2024.
- Once enacted, the state will become a member of the Physician Assistant Compact and begin implementing the associated requirements and processes.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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