A 7319 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program

Summary

Establishes an internationally trained physician licensure pathway program to allow qualified, foreign-trained physicians and physicians trained and/or licensed to practice medicine in a territory or possession of the United States to contribute to the healthcare system through supervised practice in designated shortage areas, ultimately leading to full licensure.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2025

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Introduced Mar 25, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2026

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A7319 → A7319A · 4 edits

MODERATE

This bill was amended to expand eligibility to include physicians trained or licensed in U.S. territories and possessions (such as Puerto Rico and Guam) in addition to those trained internationally. The amendment also clarifies the definition of 'internationally trained physician' to explicitly include these U.S. territories, ensuring these professionals can participate in the new licensure pathway program.

Scope change

Expanded scope to include physicians trained or licensed in U.S. territories and possessions alongside internationally trained physicians.

ELIGIBILITY

Added eligibility for physicians trained and/or licensed in U.S. territories or possessions (Puerto Rico, Guam, U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, and other U.S. territories) to participate in the licensure pathway program.

DEFINITION

Modified the definition of 'internationally trained physician' to explicitly include those licensed in U.S. territories or possessions, not just other countries.

Added a new definition for 'territory or possession of the United States' listing specific territories included in the program.

REQUIREMENT

Updated the annual reporting requirements to include tracking of physicians trained and/or licensed in U.S. territories participating in the program.

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Committee

Amendments

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

PRINT NUMBER 7319A

lower

Feb 4, 2026

Lower · Passed

AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Jan 7, 2026

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

Mar 25, 2025

Committee

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION

lower

1 primary · 2 co-sponsors