TO ESTABLISH THE INTERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSURE COMPACT.

SB 119 establishes Arkansas' participation in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, an agreement between states to streamline medical licensing. It directly affects licensed physicians and surgeons who provide care across state lines, such as through telemedicine or in border communities. The bill creates a system where Arkansas would recognize licenses from other participating states and vice versa, reducing the need for separate state-specific applications. This eliminates administrative barriers for healthcare providers seeking to practice in multiple states. The bill became law as Act 269 on March 12, 2025.