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NY A07319
Bill
Status
3/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Catalina Cruz
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AI Summary
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Creates a pathway for internationally licensed physicians to practice in New York through a three-stage process: a 2-year limited permit with supervised practice, followed by a 2-year restricted license for independent practice, then eligibility for full licensure
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Limits practice under limited permits and restricted licenses to federally qualified health centers, community health centers, and hospitals in designated physician shortage areas
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Authorizes independent practice under restricted licenses only in primary care, psychiatry, or other specialties approved by the State Board for Medicine
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Requires participating healthcare facilities to establish full-time employment relationships with internationally trained physicians and provide mentoring, assessment, and evaluation during the supervised practice period
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Mandates annual reporting by January 5th to the governor and legislature on program participation, physician specialties, and regions served; takes effect 180 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program to allow qualified, foreign-trained physicians and physicians trained and/or licensed to practice medicine in a territory or possession of the United States to contribute to the healthcare system through supervised practice in designated shortage areas, ultimately leading to full licensure.
Last Action
print number 7319a
2/4/2026