NJ A4328

New Jersey joins the Interstate Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, allowing PAs with a qualifying license in one participating state to practice in other member states through a "Compact Privilege" without obtaining separate licenses

PAs must meet eligibility requirements including graduation from an accredited PA program, current NCCPA certification, no felony or misdemeanor convictions, and no revoked licenses or controlled substance registration suspensions

Establishes the PA Licensure Compact Commission as a joint government agency to administer the compact, create rules, maintain a data system tracking licensure and adverse actions, and assess fees on participating states and licensees

Participating states retain authority to take adverse action against a PA's compact privilege within their jurisdiction and must report adverse actions, license denials, and significant investigative information to the shared data system

The compact takes effect when seven states enact it; states may withdraw with 180 days notice, during which existing compact privileges remain valid