BILL NUMBER: S4933
SPONSOR: ORTT
 
TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the education law, in relation to adopting the PA licen-
sure compact
 
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Enacts the PA licensure compact to strengthen medical services that are
provided throughout the state.
 
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. This act enacts into law components of legislation relating
to enacting the interstate PA compact. The education law is amended by
adding a new section, 6546-a.
Section two establishes the severability clause.
Section three states the effective date.
 
JUSTIFICATION:
The Office of the Deputy under Secretary of Defense recommends this
legislation for the Military Community and Family Policy as part of
their top ten priorities for States, which are important for the quali-
ty-of-life issues for service members and families. New York is behind
when it comes to the adoption of these licensing requirements. Incon-
sistencies between states and the lack of portable employment opportu-
nities hinder military spouses' career growth. The anticipated outcome
is that states provide alternative certifications and enhance the
licensing procedures so that it fits the needs of working military fami-
lies. New York can achieve this by providing education and training
opportunities, reciprocal licensing agreements, and out-of-state licens-
ing recognition.
This would ensure that military spouses are able to practice their
profession across state lines. According to the United States Department
of Defense-State Liaison Office, this legislation aligns with the 'best
practices' language that is given by the Department of Defense to part-
ner with States to support military families. PA's go through rigorous
training to obtain their license and this allows them to practice in NY.
This bill would also set a standard for all PA licensure and confirm
that all services occur where the patient is located at the time of the
encounter.
This legislation will also serve the purpose of allowing people from
other states to come and practice in New York regardless of military
status. This will expand the number of jobs and people in this field.
With New York joining this compact it will also allow more people to
have opportunities to use these services.
 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
2023-2024: S.7711/A.8172 Referred to Higher Education
 
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None
 
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect immediately.