INTERSTATE MED. COMPACT; DELETE SUNSET S.B. 60:
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SUMMARY OF INTRODUCED BILL
IN COMMITTEE
Senate Bill 60 (as introduced 2-4-25) (Senate-passed version)
CONTENT
The bill would amend Part 161 (General Provisions) of the Public Health Code to eliminate the March 28, 2025, sunset on the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact.
Public Act 563 of 2018 enacted the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, which allows medical professionals who are licensed in one state to practice in another state within the Compact. The Compact’s expressed purpose is to enhance the portability of a medical license and ensure the safety of patients. Public Act 563 took effect on March 28, 2019. It previously had a sunset of March 28, 2022, but Public Act 38 of 2022 extended the sunset until 2025.
PREVIOUS LEGISLATION
(This section does not provide a comprehensive account of previous legislative efforts on this subject matter.)
The bill is a reintroduction of House Bill 5964 from the 2023-2024 Legislative Session. House Bill 5964 was passed by the House and reported by the Committee of the Whole to the Senate, but received no further action.
Legislative Analyst: Alex Krabill
FISCAL IMPACT
The bill would have no fiscal impact on State or local government.
SAS\S2526\s60sa This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan Senate staff for use by the Senate in its deliberations and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent. |