House Bill 41 Summary

• Enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact into Mississippi law, allowing Mississippi to participate with other states that join the compact to streamline physician licensure across state lines.

• Creates an expedited licensure pathway for eligible physicians who hold a full, unrestricted license in a designated "state of principal license" and meet strict eligibility requirements including medical education, board certification, and clean disciplinary history.

• Establishes the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission as a governing body composed of state representatives to administer the compact, promulgate rules, maintain physician databases, and coordinate disciplinary information among member states.

• Requires the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure to implement compact provisions, perform background checks on applicants, report disciplinary actions to the commission, and participate in joint investigations with other member states.

• Compact becomes effective once seven or more states enact it; allows member states to withdraw with one year's notice and permits the compact to dissolve if membership drops to one state.