The proposed General Assembly Substitute Bill No. 6835 seeks to implement the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact (PA Licensure Compact) in Connecticut, effective July 1, 2025. This compact will facilitate the practice of physician assistants (PAs) across state lines by allowing for mutual recognition of licenses while maintaining state authority over regulation and discipline. The bill includes provisions to streamline the licensing process for active duty military personnel and their spouses, enabling them to obtain a compact privilege based on their existing unrestricted licenses. Key requirements for participation in the compact include conducting criminal background checks, implementing a data system for tracking licensees, and ensuring that PAs meet specific jurisprudence requirements in the states where they practice.

Additionally, the bill establishes the PA Licensure Compact Commission, which will oversee the compact's implementation and operations, including conducting investigations and sharing information on adverse actions against PAs. The commission will consist of delegates from each participating state and will have the authority to set rules, conduct public hearings, and manage financial operations. Notably, the bill mandates that all individuals applying for licensure as PAs must undergo a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history records check, enhancing public safety. The legislation also includes provisions for qualified immunity for commission members, outlines the process for dispute resolution, and specifies that if any part of the compact is found unconstitutional, the remaining provisions will remain valid.