South Dakota HB1146 adopts the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact to streamline licensure for PAs across participating states.

South Dakota HB1146 adopts the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement to facilitate the licensure of physician assistants (PAs) across participating states. The compact aims to enhance access to medical services while maintaining patient safety. It allows PAs with an unrestricted license in one participating state to practice in other participating states under a Compact Privilege. The compact establishes a national administrative body, the PA Licensure Compact Commission, to oversee the agreement.

South Dakota HB1146 adopts the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact to streamline licensure for PAs across participating states.

South Dakota HB1146 adopts the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, a multi-state agreement to facilitate the licensure of physician assistants (PAs) across participating states. The compact aims to enhance access to medical services while maintaining patient safety. It allows PAs with an unrestricted license in one participating state to practice in other participating states under a Compact Privilege. The compact establishes a national administrative body, the PA Licensure Compact Commission, to oversee the agreement.