NY A08175

Creates the "Puerto Rico Healthcare Professional Reciprocity Act" allowing nurses and physicians licensed in Puerto Rico to practice in New York without retaking licensing examinations

Deems registered professional nurses with valid Puerto Rico licenses as having satisfied New York's educational and examination requirements, subject to character and fitness review

Permits Puerto Rico-licensed nurses to practice in New York upon registering with the department and verifying their license is in good standing

Allows Puerto Rico-licensed physicians and surgeons to satisfy New York's professional education and examination requirements, provided they complete residency and meet character and fitness standards

Addresses healthcare workforce shortages based on the legislature's finding that Puerto Rico maintains licensing standards comparable to New York