This bill amends licensing requirements for graduates of foreign medical schools in Minnesota, introducing a new limited license for those who meet specific criteria. The limited license is valid for a non-renewable 24-month period and is designed for individuals who have practiced medicine for at least 60 months outside the U.S., have an offer to work in a collaborative agreement within a hospital or clinical setting, and provide services in designated rural or underserved urban areas. Additionally, the bill mandates that employers of limited license holders must pay them at least the equivalent of a medical resident's salary and carry medical malpractice insurance for the duration of their employment.

The bill also modifies application and license fees, introducing new fees for the limited license and initial physician license for limited license holders. It requires limited license holders to submit periodic certifications to the medical board regarding their employment status and any professional discipline they may have faced. Furthermore, the bill empowers the commissioner of health to issue correction orders to employers for non-compliance and allows for the temporary suspension of a limited license if the holder poses a serious risk to public safety. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.99, 147.037
1st Engrossment: 144.99, 147.01, 147.037
2nd Engrossment: 144.99, 147.01, 147.037
3rd Engrossment: 144.99, 147.01, 147.037