CA SB1067

Requires eight healing arts boards (Behavioral Sciences, Registered Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, Pharmacy, Dental, Dental Hygiene, Podiatric Medical, and Physician Assistant) to develop expedited licensure processes with priority review status for applicants intending to practice in medically underserved areas, health professional shortage areas, or serve medically underserved populations.

Applicants must submit a letter from their employer containing the employer's name, address, phone number, applicant's name, statement of location/population served, confirmation of accepted employment, proposed start date, and a signed declaration from an authorized employer representative that the information is true and correct.

Boards must expedite applications when the employer's address appears in the federal Health Resources and Services Administration's "Find Shortage Areas by Address" database.

Boards must include information about the expedited licensure process and required employer documentation in their application materials or supplemental guidance.

The bill becomes operative on March 1, 2025, and automatically repeals on January 1, 2029.