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NY A06362
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Philip Palmesano
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AI Summary
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Creates the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact allowing eligible physicians to obtain expedited medical licenses across participating member states through a streamlined application process
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Establishes eligibility requirements including graduation from accredited medical school, passing USMLE or COMLEX-USA exams within three attempts, board certification, no criminal convictions, and no history of disciplinary action against any medical license
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Requires physicians to designate a "state of principal license" based on primary residence, where at least 25% of practice occurs, employer location, or state of federal tax residence
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Creates the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission as a joint agency of member states to administer the compact, develop rules, collect fees, maintain a physician database, and coordinate information sharing between state medical boards
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Provides that disciplinary action taken by any member state's medical board against a compact-licensed physician may result in automatic suspension or matching sanctions in all other member states where the physician holds licenses
Legislative Description
Enacts the interstate medical licensure compact; provides a streamlined process that allows physicians to become licensed in multiple participating states, thereby enhancing the portability of a medical license and ensuring the safety of patients.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026