SB1051

Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the PA Licensure Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the compact.

Introduced·10/15/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania joins the PA Licensure Interstate Compact to enhance physician assistant licensure portability.

Pennsylvania SB1051 authorizes the Commonwealth to join the PA Licensure Interstate Compact, facilitating the mutual recognition of physician assistant licenses across participating states. The Compact aims to strengthen access to medical services while safeguarding patient safety. It establishes a national administrative body, the PA Licensure Compact Commission, to oversee the Compact's implementation. The Commission has powers to promulgate rules, enforce the Compact, and resolve disputes.

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Where it stands

Current
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Oct 15, 2025

Senate

Referred to Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure