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MD SB489

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Clarence Lam

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts international medical school graduates from standard educational requirements if they provide evidence of completing 2 years of training in a postgraduate program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education–International (ACGME–I) or another Board-recognized organization

  • Requires physicians who qualify under the international training exemption to practice only under supervision during their initial license term, as determined by the Board

  • Expands recognized accreditation beyond just "an accrediting organization" to specifically include ACGME-I as an accepted credential

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in International Medical Schools

Licenses

Last Action

Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/2/2026

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