House Bill 183 proposes the establishment of the Physician Assistant (PA) Licensure Compact, which facilitates the practice of physician assistants across participating states through mutual recognition of licenses. The bill outlines a comprehensive framework that includes provisions for criminal background checks, the definition of key terms, and the creation of a PA Licensure Compact Commission responsible for overseeing the compact's implementation. Key features include the requirement for states to maintain a data system for licensees, the authority to impose adverse actions against PAs, and criteria for exercising compact privileges, particularly for military families.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 37-20-402 of the Montana Code Annotated to introduce new requirements for criminal background checks for PA licensure, mandating that applicants submit fingerprints for state and federal checks and pay associated fees. The board may also require similar checks for license renewals, and the Montana Department of Justice is authorized to share fingerprint data with the FBI. The bill aims to enhance access to medical services while ensuring patient safety and regulatory oversight through a cohesive framework for PAs across participating states.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 37-20-402
HB0183_1(1): 37-20-402
HB0183_1(2): 37-20-402
HB0183_1(3): 37-20-402
HB0183_1(4): 37-20-402
HB0183_1(5): 37-20-402
HB0183_1(6): 37-20-402
HB0183_1(7): 37-20-402
HB0183_1: 37-20-402
HB0183_X(1): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(10): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(11): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(12): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(2): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(3): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(4): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(5): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(6): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(7): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(8): 37-20-402
HB0183_X(9): 37-20-402
HB0183_X: 37-20-402