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OK HB1716
Bill
Status
2/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Doug Cox
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AI Summary
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Enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact into Oklahoma law, authorizing the Governor to enter the compact with other member states effective November 1, 2015
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Creates a streamlined "expedited license" pathway allowing eligible physicians to obtain medical licenses in multiple member states without repeating full application processes in each state
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Establishes eligibility requirements including graduation from accredited medical school, passing USMLE or COMLEX-USA within three attempts, board certification, no criminal convictions, and no prior license discipline
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Creates the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission as a joint agency of member states to administer the compact, with two voting commissioners appointed per member state
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Requires the compact become effective when at least 7 states enact it, with automatic 90-day license suspension across member states when a physician's license is revoked or suspended in any member state
Legislative Description
Professions and occupations; enacting certain compact and authorizing Governor to enter into compact with certain jurisdictions; effective date.
Government
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Public Health
2/3/2015