IL SB0209

Illinois would enter the Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact one year after the Act's effective date, allowing PAs licensed in one participating state to practice in other member states through a "Compact Privilege" without obtaining additional licenses

PAs must meet eligibility requirements to use the Compact Privilege, including graduation from an accredited PA program, current NCCPA certification, no felony or misdemeanor convictions, and no history of license revocation or controlled substance license suspension

Creates the PA Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency with one delegate per participating state to administer the compact, establish rules, maintain a data system tracking licensure and adverse actions, and collect fees

The Compact becomes effective when seven states enact the legislation, and participating states retain authority to take adverse action against a PA's Compact Privilege within their jurisdiction for conduct that violates their laws

Requires the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to submit a compliance report to the Governor and General Assembly within 3 months and begin rulemaking to conform Illinois regulations with compact requirements