PA licensure compact
License portability for physician assistants
Compact news - The PA Compact Commission is working to make the compact operational. A Request for Information (RFI) has been issued about technology solutions for the PA Compact Data System. Interested parties are encouraged to respond,
due Feb. 28, 2025.
Further information regarding the compact can be found on the Compact Commission and Meetings pages.
The progress of additional states considering joining the PA Compact can be found on the Compact Map.
What is the PA Licensure Compact?
The PA Compact is an interstate occupational licensure compact for physician assistants (PAs). The compact facilitates multistate practice for PAs, improves health care access for patients, and enhances public protection.
States joining the compact agree to recognize a valid, unencumbered license issued by another compact member state via a compact privilege. Licensed PAs utilizing the compact can obtain a privilege in each compact member state where they want to practice.
PAs using a compact privilege must adhere to the laws and regulations of the state in which they are practicing.
Partners
The PA License Compact is made possible through partnerships with the following organizations:
