The bill amends the Public Health Code by adding Section 16189, which enacts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact into Michigan law. This compact aims to improve access to healthcare by streamlining the licensing process for physicians across multiple states, enhancing the portability of medical licenses while maintaining patient safety. It establishes a collaborative framework for member states to address licensing and regulatory issues without altering existing state medical practice laws. Key provisions include eligibility criteria for expedited licensure, the roles of the Interstate Commission and member boards, and protocols for license renewal and disciplinary information sharing.

Additionally, the bill outlines the governance structure of the Interstate Commission, allowing for telecommunication meetings and establishing voting procedures. It mandates public notice for meetings, with certain exceptions for closed sessions, and requires detailed record-keeping. The Commission is empowered to enforce compliance, levy assessments on member states, and manage the implications of a state's withdrawal from the Compact. Provisions for the dissolution of the Compact are also included, ensuring that if membership falls to one state, the Compact becomes void. The bill emphasizes the severability of its provisions and clarifies that it does not interfere with the enforcement of other non-conflicting laws in member states.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 333.1101, 333.25211