MO HB2554

Prohibits Missouri from requiring maintenance of licensure (MOL) or specialty medical board certification as conditions for physician licensure, establishing that continuing medical education alone suffices to demonstrate professional competency

Prohibits state agencies from discriminating against physicians who do not maintain specialty medical board certification, including recertification

Allows applicants to petition the board for exceptions to the seven-year completion window and three-attempt limit for USMLE or NBOME examinations based on unusual or extenuating circumstances

Removes the requirement that physicians seeking license waivers must be certified by the American Board of Medical Specialties, American Osteopathic Association, or other board-approved certifying agencies

Creates new section 334.280 defining key terms including "maintenance of certification," "maintenance of licensure," and "specialty medical board certification"