Health licensing requirements modifications

Added a clause permitting the board to accept alternative forms of proof for good medical standing when applicants face extenuating circumstances that prevent them from submitting the required letters of recommendation.

Updated the bill title and posting date to reflect the 2nd Engrossment status and a new date of April 9, 2025.

Adjusted section numbering within the bill text, removing section 3.32, 4.35, and 6.7, while adding sections 5.32, 6.8, 6.9, and 6.10.

Increased the required years of medical practice outside the United States from 10 years to 12 years.

Added a mandatory requirement for limited license holders to complete 20 hours of continuing medical education.

Strengthened supervision rules by requiring four weeks of shadowing and specific staffing of patient encounters before a limited license holder can see patients independently.

Changed the language regarding the issuance of full licenses from 'must' to 'may', giving the board more discretion.

Added a provision allowing a limited license holder up to 90 days to regain employment before the board can revoke their license for being unemployed.

Created a new authority for the board to temporarily suspend a limited license without a hearing if the holder poses a serious risk of harm to the public.

Updated application and license fees, including adding a new fee for 24-month limited licenses and adjusting amounts for other categories.