OH SB354

Ohio would join the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact, enabling podiatric physicians (foot and ankle doctors) to obtain expedited licenses to practice in multiple member states through a streamlined process

Eligible podiatric physicians must hold specialty board certification, have passed NBPME licensing exams, completed an accredited residency, have no criminal convictions, no disciplinary history, and no controlled substance license issues

Creates the Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact Commission, a joint agency with one voting commissioner from each member state, authorized to promulgate binding rules, collect fees, maintain a database of licensed physicians, and enforce compliance

Disciplinary action taken against a podiatric physician in any member state may trigger automatic suspension in all other member states for 90 days, and license revocation in the state of principal license results in automatic revocation across all member states

The Compact becomes effective when enacted by at least 4 states, with amendments requiring unanimous consent of all member states; withdrawal requires one year's notice and a state remains liable for obligations incurred during membership