H 2531 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to physician assistant interstate compact

HD 2345, titled "An Act relative to physician assistant interstate compact," creates a legal framework allowing physician assistants (PAs) licensed in one participating state to practice in other participating states without obtaining a new license. It establishes a "compact privilege" enabling PAs to provide medical services to patients located in another participating state, with oversight by the state where the patient is physically present during care. Key requirements include holding a current national certification (NCCPA PANCE), passing a criminal background check, and having no serious convictions, while states must share disciplinary information through a centralized data system. This bill directly affects PAs seeking to practice across state lines, patients receiving care in different states, and military families by simplifying licensure for active-duty personnel and spouses.
Sub-Topics: Public Health
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 Last action Jul 23, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jul 23, 2026
Committee
Committee recommended bill ought to pass and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means
lower
Oct 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

Sponsors