This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to update licensing requirements for graduates of foreign medical schools and introduces a framework for limited licenses. It establishes that the commissioner of health can address violations by employers of limited license holders, who are now required to carry medical malpractice insurance. Additionally, limited license holders must provide periodic certification to the medical board regarding their employment status and any professional discipline they may have faced. The bill outlines specific criteria for obtaining a limited license, including prior medical practice experience, evidence of a collaborative agreement with a hospital or clinical setting, and letters of recommendation attesting to the applicant's medical standing.

Furthermore, the bill specifies that limited license holders must be compensated at least at the level of medical residents and mandates that employers cannot retaliate against employees for raising complaints related to these provisions. It also details the pathway for limited license holders to transition to full and unrestricted medical licenses after meeting certain practice and training requirements. The effective date for these changes is set for January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.99, 147.037