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May 2025 Monthly Healthcare Compliance News
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- Licensure Compacts
- Other Legislation
- Board Updates
Arkansas:
Arkansas becomes the 43rd member of Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. On March 12, 2025, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law Arkansas SB119 making Arkansas the 43rd member jurisdiction of the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission (IMLCC).
California:
On January 29, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-15-25, which postpones for one year the license renewal fees for Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA/Department) licenses that expire between January 1, 2025 and June 30, 2025, and whose residential or business address is within the impacted zip codes: 90041, 90049, 91024, 90265, 90272, 90290, 90402, 91001, 91103, 91104, 91107, 91367, 93536.
Upon renewal, licensees eligible for the fee postponement will renew with no payment due. This year’s renewal fees will automatically be postponed to 2026. Licensees with questions should contact their licensing Board or Bureau directly.
The DCA Disaster Help Center is also available to help fire survivor licensees with other DCA-related questions. Please contact 1-800-799-8314 or email CAFires@dca.ca.gov.
CA License Renewal Fee Deferment for Licensees Impacted by LA Fires
CA Gov Executive Order N-15-25
Georgia:
The Georgia Composite Medical Board (GCMB) announces the launch of its new online portal to streamline the management of open records requests and customer service inquiries.
The GCMB also announced its transition to a new technology platform to manage licensing applications and complaint submissions. GCMB will provide step-by-step instructions and support materials to help users navigate the new system upon launch.The GCMB expects full implementation between July and October 2025.
Kansas:
Kansas has officially entered the growing array of states participating in the PA Licensure Compact with the enactment of HB 2609. This makes Kansas the 16th state to join the compact, signifying a major step forward in improving access to care and enhancing licensure mobility for PAs.
PA Licensure Compact Update: Kansas Joins PA Compact with Passage of HB 2069
Louisiana:
The Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners have proposed a new rule to amend LAC 46:XLV.303, the definitions section, by adding a definition of “license in good standing” so as to exclude from the definition any licensure status that restricts the activities authorized by the license.
LA BME April 2025 Newsletter (page 5)
Montana:
Montana joins the PA Licensure Compact, following Governor Greg Gianforte’s signing of HB 183 on April 3. With this legislation, Montana becomes the 15th state to adopt the compact, which is designed to enhance practice mobility for PAs across state lines.
PA Compact Update: Montana Joins PA Licensure Compact with Passage of HB 183
Oregon:
The Oregon Medical Board, Criminal Conviction Determination Process rule becomes operative on July 1, 2025. The rule implements SB 1552 (2024) section 44 allowing a person to petition a licensing board for a determination as to whether a criminal conviction would prevent the person from receiving a license.
847-007-0010: Criminal Conviction Determination Process
Pennsylvania:
Legislation has been introduced to remove arbitrary citizenship requirements to obtain professional licenses. The following board’s practice acts include the proposed change:
State Board of Podiatry Examiners (PA HB 1223)
State Board of Pharmacy (PA HB1224)
State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators (PA HB1225)
State Board of Massage Therapy (PA HB1226)
State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors (PA HB1231)
State Board of Psychology (PA HB1232)
Legislation has been introduced to join the Counseling Compact and Social Work Licensing Compact.
Utah:
Utah’s HB 152 Health Care Facilities Amendments establishes minimum staffing standards for freestanding emergency rooms. The language requires a minimum of two registered nurses at each facility 24 hours a day, a respiratory therapist 24 hours a day, and laboratory services at each facility.
H.B. 152 Health Care Facilities Amendments
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