H2393
An Act authorizing Massachusetts entry into the interstate medical licensure compact
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Bill overview
This bill would allow Massachusetts to join the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. This compact allows doctors licensed in participating states to practice in any other member state without needing a separate license. It aims to improve access to healthcare and reduce administrative burdens for physicians by streamlining the licensing process across state lines. Massachusetts’ participation would align it with a growing number of states already part of this agreement.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Massachusetts to enter the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
- Allows physicians licensed in participating states to practice in Massachusetts without obtaining a separate Massachusetts license.
- Streamlines the process for doctors to practice across state lines.
- Aims to improve access to healthcare services.
- Reduces administrative burdens for physicians.
- Facilitates interstate recognition of medical licenses.
Who is affected
- Physicians
- Patients
- Healthcare Providers
- The Massachusetts Medical Board
- States participating in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact
Notable changes
- Currently, physicians practicing in multiple states often need to obtain separate licenses in each state.
- This bill would eliminate this requirement for participating states.
- It establishes a framework for interstate recognition of medical licenses.
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Primary sponsor
Marjorie C. Decker
Cosponsors
Estela A. Reyes
Marjorie C. Decker
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Bill H.2393 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing Massachusetts entry into the interstate medical licensure compact
By Representatives Decker of Cambridge and Saunders of Belchertown, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2393) of Marjorie C. Decker relative to membership in the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. Public Health.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Marjorie C. Decker , Aaron L. Saunders Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.2393
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Public Health |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/6/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/11/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-1 |
| 9/11/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| 10/16/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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