SB425 Adopting the physician associate licensure compact.
Adopting the physician associate licensure compact.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
More available PAs means better access and more competition, which can reduce healthcare costs.
Your Community
Directly addresses NH's healthcare provider shortage, especially in rural and underserved areas.
Your Freedom
Reduces licensing barriers for healthcare professionals while maintaining practice standards.
Status
Executive Session: 06/02/2026 10:10 am GP 231
Sponsor
Timothy Lang (R)
The Short Version
Would allow NH to join an interstate compact enabling physician associates to practice across state lines. Addresses healthcare workforce shortages by making it easier for PAs licensed elsewhere to practice in NH.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Patients in underserved areas
- ▲ Physician associates seeking cross-state practice
- ▲ Rural NH communities with provider shortages
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ NH-only PAs who may face more competition
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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