HB 1157 Summary

• Exempts physicians and osteopathic physicians who complete at least 120 hours of pro bono services within a biennial licensure period from continuing education requirements.

• Establishes volunteer retired physician registration programs for both medical doctors and osteopathic physicians, requiring 20+ years of active licensure, 3+ years recent practice, and free volunteer services to indigent or underserved populations under supervision.

• Increases restricted medical license duration from 24 to 36 months and allows unlimited Canadian-licensed physicians to obtain restricted licenses (previously capped at 100 annually); prohibits licensure for those who breach employment contracts.

• Waives license renewal fees for physicians and osteopathic physicians providing at least 160 hours of pro bono services annually within the biennial renewal period.

• Reduces the "low-income" definition threshold from 400% to 200% of federal poverty level for purposes of the Access to Health Care Act; effective July 1, 2019.