KS HB2219

Kansas would join the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, allowing PAs with an unrestricted license in one participating state to practice in other member states through a "compact privilege" without obtaining additional licenses

The compact becomes effective when enacted by seven states, creating the PA Licensure Compact Commission as a joint governmental agency to administer the agreement and maintain a data system tracking licensure and adverse actions

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

Participating states retain authority to take adverse action against a PA's compact privilege within their borders and must report disciplinary actions to the commission's data system within required timeframes

Active duty military personnel and their spouses receive specific accommodations to obtain compact privileges, reducing licensing burdens when relocating between participating states