PA Interstate Licensure Compact Passed the Senate Finance and Health & Human Services Committee!
Great news! The PA Interstate Licensure Compact passed in the Senate Health & Human Services committee January 31st with a vote in favor of 7-0. All legislators voted in favor of the bill! Listen to the committee testimony here! The bill passed the Finance committee February 6th and the next step is Appropriations. Finance Committee Testimony - Starts at 2:29. We are getting closer to passing this legislation. The PA Compact is an optional agreement between states that allows PAs with a license in a compact state to more easily become licensed in any other member state.
The compact will reduce time and cost burdens for PAs who need interstate licenses, like those who practice across state lines or in telemedicine. The compact will expand employment opportunities for PAs in new markets and increase access to care for our patients. Check out the Bill Fact Sheet!
CAPA will update our members as the bill moves through Colorado’s legislative process!
Stay Tuned! More to come!
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