HB1622

North Dakota HB1622 creates the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact to streamline licensing for physician assistants across participating states.

North Dakota HB1622 creates and enacts chapter 43-17.5 of the North Dakota Century Code, establishing the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact. This compact aims to enhance access to medical services by allowing physician assistants to practice across participating states. The bill outlines the requirements for physician assistants to obtain a compact privilege, including holding an active license and meeting specific criteria. It also details the formation and functions of the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact Commission, which oversees the compact's implementation and enforcement.