The bill amends the Automatic Occupational Licensure for Out-of-State Licensure Act to include provisions specifically for physician assistants. It modifies Arkansas Code 17-7-106 by removing the exemption for medical professions and inserting that the chapter applies to physician assistants licensed under the relevant section of the law. This change aims to extend the automatic licensure provisions to physician assistants, thereby facilitating their ability to practice in Arkansas if they are licensed in another state.

Additionally, the bill maintains existing exemptions for legal professionals and individuals under reciprocity agreements, as well as ensuring that the chapter does not interfere with existing multistate or interstate compacts. The overall intent of the legislation is to streamline the licensure process for physician assistants coming from out of state, promoting greater access to healthcare services in Arkansas.