Interstate Podiatric Medical Licensure Compact (HB 1213)

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would have allowed podiatric physicians to obtain licenses in multiple states through a single, expedited application process, potentially increasing the availability of podiatric care across state lines.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Podiatric physicians

They would have been eligible to apply for expedited licenses in multiple member states under the compact's requirements.

State podiatric medical boards

They would have been required to participate in a coordinated information system, share disciplinary data, and conduct joint investigations with other member states.

Patients

They would have potentially experienced changes in the availability of podiatric care providers due to increased license portability.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposed joining an interstate agreement to create a streamlined, expedited licensing process for podiatric physicians to practice across multiple member states. The legislation would have established a commission to manage these licenses, coordinate information sharing between states, and set uniform standards for eligibility and disciplinary actions.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an 'expedited license' under this compact?

It is a full, unrestricted podiatric medical license granted to an eligible physician through the compact's streamlined process, rather than through individual state applications.

Would this compact have changed existing state podiatric laws?

No, the compact explicitly stated it would not change a state's existing Podiatric Medical Practice Act and that the practice of podiatric medicine remains subject to the laws of the state where the patient is located.

What happens if a podiatric physician is disciplined in one state?

Under the compact, disciplinary actions in one member state could lead to automatic license suspensions or similar disciplinary actions in other member states where the physician holds a license.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would have allowed podiatric physicians to obtain licenses in multiple states through a single, expedited application process, potentially increasing the availability of podiatric care across state lines.