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AK SB281

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Health & Social Services

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Origin

Senate

34th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Rural Health Transformation Program Advisory Council to address healthcare access in rural areas
  • Adopts multiple interstate compacts for healthcare provider licensure, including the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, PA Licensure Compact, Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, and EMS Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact
  • Modifies collaborative agreement requirements between physicians and physician assistants to expand practice flexibility
  • Updates regulations governing physician assistant practice and their contracts with health care insurers
  • Enables out-of-state healthcare providers to more easily practice in the state through compact-based license recognition

Legislative Description

Healthcare Compacts; Rural Health Program

Physicians

Last Action

REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE

5/1/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor & Commerce5/1/2026
Health & Social Services3/25/2026

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