Enacting the physician assistant licensure compact to provide interstate practice privileges for physician assistants.

HB 2219 creates a physician assistant (PA) licensure compact, allowing PAs licensed in one participating state to practice across state lines without needing separate licenses in each state. It directly affects PAs and patients in states that join the compact, enabling PAs to provide medical services where their patients are located during care. The key mechanism requires PAs to follow the licensing rules of the state where the patient is physically present at the time of treatment, while maintaining patient safety through mutual recognition of licenses. The bill also specifically allows active-duty military personnel and their spouses to obtain practice privileges based on an unrestricted license from a participating state.