AR SB119

Arkansas joins the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, creating a streamlined pathway for physicians to obtain medical licenses in multiple member states through a single application process with their state of principal license

Eligible physicians must hold board certification, have no criminal convictions or license discipline history, possess a full unrestricted license, and pass USMLE or COMLEX-USA exams within three attempts

Establishes the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission with two voting representatives from each member state to administer the compact, promulgate rules, and maintain a database of licensed physicians

Disciplinary actions in any member state automatically affect licenses in all other member states, with license revocation or suspension in the principal license state triggering automatic suspension across all compact states

Arkansas State Medical Board designated as the compact administrator, required to implement rules by January 1, 2026, and conduct criminal background checks including FBI fingerprint checks for compact license applicants