An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the PA Licensure Compact.
What changed between versions
Added 'recognition of advances in delivery' to the purpose statement and expanded the definition of 'Jurisprudence Requirement' to explicitly include knowledge of state laws and rules.
Updated the list of bill sponsors to include new names (Scott, Khan, Borowski) and removed one name (Kenyatta), reflecting the current legislative leadership.
Clarified that a Participating State cannot discipline a licensee's compact privilege for lawful conduct occurring in that state, protecting legitimate cross-state practice.
Updated the dispute resolution process to allow defaulting states to appeal termination in federal court, providing a clear legal remedy for disputes.
Refined the timeline for deactivating compact privileges after adverse actions, ensuring a clear two-year waiting period after restrictions are lifted.
Changed the emergency rulemaking notice period from an unspecified time to exactly twenty-four (24) hours, balancing urgency with transparency.
Revised the Commission's authority to borrow money and added new powers to appoint committees and establish budgets, enhancing the Commission's operational flexibility.
Corrected formatting inconsistencies in page headers and section numbering throughout the document to match the final printer's version.