HB797

Expanding Physician Access Act revises occupational licensing laws to facilitate international physician licensure.

The Expanding Physician Access Act revises occupational licensing laws to streamline the process for internationally licensed physicians to practice in Montana. The act establishes criteria for provisional licenses for international physicians, including employment offers from state health care providers and eligibility for federal work authorization. It also outlines the conversion of provisional licenses to full licenses after three years and allows international physicians to change employers after the provisional period.