TO ESTABLISH THE PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT LICENSURE COMPACT.

SB 101 establishes the Physician Assistant Licensure Compact, allowing physician assistants licensed in Arkansas to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. This directly affects physician assistants seeking to practice across state lines and healthcare facilities in Arkansas and other compact states. The key provision creates a mutual recognition agreement among participating states, streamlining licensure requirements for physician assistants. The bill was enacted as Act 300 on March 18, 2025.