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HB352

Healthcare Licensing Compacts Act

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In one sentence

This law allows Alaska to join national agreements that let doctors, physician assistants, psychologists, and emergency medical staff get licenses in multiple states more easily.

What it does

  • Creates a streamlined process for eligible physicians to become licensed in multiple participating states through the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
  • Requires the state board to adopt regulations establishing an impaired professionals program to identify, evaluate, and treat those who abuse substances or have mental health issues.
  • Sets guidelines for doctors and physician assistants providing diagnosis, treatment, or prescriptions without conducting a physical examination in person.
  • Mandates that applicants for expedited licenses submit fingerprints and fees for national criminal history record checks.
  • Establishes legal agreements to recognize psychology and emergency medical services (EMS) licensure across state lines.

Who it affects

  • Physicians seeking to practice medicine in Alaska or other participating states
  • Physician assistants applying for licensure under the compact rules
  • Psychologists covered by the interjurisdictional agreement
  • Emergency medical services (EMS) personnel recognized across state borders

Limits and unknowns

  • Physicians must follow the laws of the state where their patient is located at the time of treatment.
  • Applicants with past criminal convictions or license discipline are not eligible for expedited licenses under this compact.
  • The text does not list specific dates when these new rules will officially begin.

Plain language

Terms to know

Interstate Compact
An official agreement between states to share rules and recognize professional licenses.
Expedited License
A full and unrestricted medical license granted through the compact process instead of a standard application.
Member Board
The state agency responsible for licensing, regulating, and educating physicians in that specific state.

Official record

Sources

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Read the official summary

HEALTHCARE LICENSING COMPACTS An Act relating to the interstate medical licensure compact; relating to the PA licensure compact; relating to the psychology interjurisdictional compact; and relating to the recognition of EMS personnel licensure interstate compact.

Official activity

Bill history

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  2. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124Text
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  6. (H) LABOR & COMMERCE at 03:15 PM BARNES 124Text
  7. (H) REFERRED TO LABOR & COMMERCE1689
  8. (H) L&C, FIN1689
  9. (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS1689