Relating to the physician assistant licensure compact; authorizing a fee.
What changed between versions
Added new definition for 'Significant Investigative Information' to clarify when a licensing board must take action based on complaints or investigations.
Added new definition for 'State' to include states, commonwealths, districts, or territories of the United States.
Added specific requirements for participating states including criminal background checks, complaint investigation mechanisms, and notification procedures.
Expanded the list of requirements for licensees seeking compact privilege to include unique identifiers, controlled substance license history, and adverse action reporting.
Added detailed provisions for the compact commission's establishment, including member selection, voting procedures, and meeting requirements.
Added extensive powers and duties for the compact commission, including rulemaking, legal proceedings, and property management.
Added detailed provisions for commission meetings, including public access requirements and closed session exemptions.
Added detailed provisions for adverse actions, including exclusive jurisdiction of the home state and authority for remote states to issue subpoenas.
Established joint investigation procedures allowing participating states to share investigative materials.
Added comprehensive financing provisions for the compact commission, including annual assessments from participating states and compact privilege fees from licensees.
Added specific rules for compact privilege fees and expiration conditions.
Reformatted the entire bill text from an introduced draft to an engrossed version with improved spacing and formatting.