MN HF1913

Creates a new limited license for foreign medical school graduates who have at least 60 months of medical practice outside the U.S. in the previous ten years, passed USMLE or COMLEX-USA steps one and two within three attempts, and commit to serving in designated rural or underserved urban areas

Limited license holders must work under a collaborative agreement with licensed physicians, including at least two hours per week of one-on-one practice reviews, and submit certification to the medical board every six months confirming employment status and absence of discipline

Employers of limited license holders must pay at least the equivalent of a medical resident salary, carry medical malpractice insurance for the duration of employment, and are prohibited from retaliating against employees who file complaints

Full unrestricted licensure available after two years of holding a limited license in good standing, practicing minimum 1,692 hours per year, passing USMLE or COMLEX-USA step three, and receiving attestation from a collaborating physician confirming competency in U.S. medical standards

Effective January 1, 2026, and authorizes the Commissioner of Health to issue correction orders to enforce employer compliance with pay and insurance requirements