NJ A1391

Enters New Jersey into 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 additional state licenses.

Requires PAs seeking Compact Privilege to hold current NCCPA certification, have no felony or misdemeanor convictions, have graduated from an accredited PA program, and maintain an unrestricted license with no history of revocation.

Establishes the PA Licensure Compact Commission as a joint governmental agency with one delegate per participating state to administer the compact, maintain a data system, promulgate rules, and collect fees.

Preserves each state's authority to take adverse action against a PA's Compact Privilege within its borders and requires participating states to report disciplinary actions to the Commission's data system.

Aims to strengthen healthcare access, reduce licensing burdens for military families, and enhance portability of PA licenses while maintaining patient safety through background check requirements and interstate information sharing.