PA Compact Data System RFP
The PA Compact Commission has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development and implementation of a data system to support the Compact’s operations. The data system will play a critical role in facilitating licensure portability and streamlining information sharing among states participating in the PA Compact.
The RFP outlines the scope of work, technical and functional requirements, evaluation criteria, and submission instructions.
Click here to view the full RFP.
Click here to view the commission’s responses to questions submitted about the RFP.
Proposals are due by 5pm ET on Friday, December 19, 2025.
The commission encourages interested vendors to review the RFP thoroughly and send proposals to Abigail Mortell at amortell@csg.org with the subject line “Proposal: PA Compact Data System.”
PA Compact Newsletter
Published December 11, 2025Chair Corner
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the PA Compact’s delegates, alternates, ex-officio members and staff. During the first year of the Compact’s existence, they have dedicated untold hours to creating the foundation for a successful compact. Those efforts include:
- Preparing and approving two budgets;
- Creating streamlined messaging and communication with members, the profession and the public;
- Researching data systems and publishing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for a compact system; and
- Preparing draft rules for public comment.
Each of these projects will help determine the success of the Compact as it moves forward, and I am grateful to work with individuals who share a common goal. However, we cannot do it alone. We need your help.
What can you do?
First and foremost, when the draft rules are published for comment, review them and submit comments. The rules are the blueprint for how the Compact will run. If you have any questions or concerns, now is the time to voice them.
Second, stay informed. Anyone is welcome to attend and listen to both full commission and committee meetings. All meetings are listed on the website, and if you are curious about something, you are welcome to join. In between meetings, the website www.pacompact.org is the place to find all the official information available.
Thank you again to everyone who is working to make this project a success.
– Tim Terranova, Compact Commission Chair
Legislative Update
As of December 4, 2025, there are 19 Compact Member States. Legislation to enact the Compact is currently filed in four states—Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. No states are actively issuing privileges yet. Click here to view a map of legislation introduced in each state.
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Act/Bill number |
Effective date1 |
Effective date2 |
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Utah |
14-Mar-2023 |
3-May-2023 |
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Delaware |
21-Jul-2023 |
21-Jul-2023 |
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Wisconsin |
7-Dec-2023 |
8-Dec-2023 |
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Minnesota |
24-May-2024 |
25-May-2024 |
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Washington |
13-Mar-2024 |
6-Jun-2024 |
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West Virginia |
9-Mar-2024 |
6-Jun-2024 |
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Virginia |
4-Apr-2024 |
1-Jul-2024 |
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Maine |
23-Apr-2024 |
16-Jul-2024 |
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Colorado |
17-May-2024 |
7-Aug-2024 |
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Post-Inaugural Meeting |
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Ohio |
24-Jul-2024 |
24-Oct-2024 |
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Oklahoma |
18-Apr-2024 |
1-Nov-2024 |
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Nebraska |
2-Apr-2024 |
1-Jan-2025 |
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Tennessee |
28-May-2024 |
1-Jan-2025 |
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Kansas |
8-Apr-2025 |
1-Jul-2025 |
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Montana |
3-Apr-2025 |
1-Jul-2025 |
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Iowa |
27-May-2025 |
1-Jul-2025 |
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Connecticut |
30-Jun-2025 |
1-Jul-2025 |
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Arkansas |
18-Mar-2025 |
1-Oct-2025 |
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North Carolina |
1-Jul-2025 |
1-Apr-2026 |
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- The enactment date refers to when a state's compact legislation was signed into law.
- The effective date refers to when a state’s compact legislation becomes effective. This is also when a participating state may begin exercising their voting power as a member of the Compact.
Committee Synopsis
Executive Committee
The PA Compact Commission Executive Committee released the Data System RFP on October 20, 2025. The commission accepted questions regarding the RFP until November 14, 2025, and answers are posted publicly to the PA Compact website. Proposals must be submitted by 5pm ET on Friday, December 19, 2025. The Executive Committee will begin reviewing vendor proposals in January 2026.
Communications
The PA Compact Commission Communications Committee drafted and approved for distribution the commission’s second quarterly newsletter. The committee continued to draft responses to questions that arise during the rulemaking process and that are sent to the PA Compact email, pacompact@csg.org.
Finance
The PA Compact Commission Finance Committee prepared the commission’s draft budget for fiscal year 2026, which was approved by the Executive Committee during a meeting on October 8, 2025, and adopted by the full commission on November 3, 2025. The Finance Committee completed a quarterly budget review in a meeting on December 8, 2025.
Rules
On November 10, 2025, the PA Compact Commission Rules Committee voted to approve for transmission to the Executive Committee both draft rule 3 on the compact privilege process and draft rule 4 on the data system. The committee will review the first draft of rule 5 on joint investigations during a meeting on December 15, 2025.
Compact Development Timeline
– Updates since the last newsletter.|
Summer 2019 |
Compact project started. |
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Fall 2019 |
FSMB convenes meeting with state regulatory boards to discuss outline of compact. |
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November 2022 |
Compact legislation finalized and made available for state adoption. |
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April 2024 |
The compact activation threshold of seven participating states is met. |
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September 2024 |
Compact Commission holds its inaugural meeting. |
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October 2024 |
Executive, Rules, Finance, and Communications Committees convene and begin developing compact infrastructure. |
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April 2025 |
Data System RFI responses received and reviewed. |
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May 2025 |
Executive Committee begins developing Data System RFP. |
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October 20, 2025 |
Executive Committee releases Data System RFP. |
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November 14, 2025 |
Deadline for questions from vendors on the Data System RFP. |
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December 19, 2025 |
Submission deadline for data system proposals. |
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Ongoing |
Commission and committee meetings; rule and policy development; onboarding of new Member States. |
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Current – 2026 |
Development and implementation of Data System. |
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Early 2027 (projected) |
Compact Commission begins granting compact privileges to practice. |
Q. Will PAs need to complete continuing medical education (CME) requirements in each state they hold a compact privilege?
- PAs are required to meet the CME requirements of the state in which they hold a qualifying license. PAs must also maintain current NCCPA certification, which requires CME. They will not need to complete additional CME credits for states where they hold compact privileges. Other Member State requirements may apply in accordance with Section 4 of the PA Compact.
Questions?
See the PA Compact FAQs, or email pacompact@csg.org.
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