NY A08172

Establishes the PA Licensure Compact, allowing physician assistants with an unrestricted qualifying license in one participating state to practice in other compact states under a "compact privilege" without obtaining separate licenses.

Requires participating states to implement criminal background checks, use the NCCPA PANCE exam for PA licensure, maintain a data system tracking licensure and adverse actions, and report disciplinary actions to the compact commission.

Creates a national PA Licensure Compact Commission with representatives from each participating state to administer the compact, establish rules and fees, maintain a centralized data system, and oversee compliance.

Sets eligibility requirements for compact privilege including current NCCPA certification, no felony or misdemeanor convictions, no controlled substance license suspensions or revocations, and no revoked or restricted licenses due to adverse actions.

Allows participating states to take adverse action against a PA's compact privilege to protect public health and safety, with compact privileges deactivated in all states if the home license is restricted or revoked, lasting until two years after restrictions are lifted.