PA Compact Newsletter

Published September 11, 2025

Chair Corner

Lao Tzu said, “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” It is a sentiment that is appropriate to the PA Compact. There have been a multitude of single steps from the Compact’s conception in 2019, to its activation in May 2024, and the first official commission meeting in September 2024. Since that time the Compact’s path seems to have moved at lightning speed, or painstakingly slow, depending on your perception.

As we look forward, we also need to look back at the accomplishments. Since the inaugural commission meeting, with 9 voting delegates, there has been a great deal of work, much of it unseen, accomplished. In addition to the executive committee, the commission has three working committees that meet regularly and will provide updates below.

The commission, thanks to our partners, has secured a basic level of funding to move forward. Now we are learning about database systems, how they work, what is needed to interact with state systems, and possible solutions including the use of existing databases or creating one from scratch. With the help of outside experts, the commission will soon be releasing an RFP to move the database project forward. Although it may seem like a slow process for those looking in from the outside, the amount of work accomplished in the past year is astounding. A firm foundation from which to grow has been created.

In ending this inaugural newsletter, I would be remiss not to thank my fellow commission delegates, alternates, ex-officio partners, and staff. This group is responsible for the creation of a new entity. Although similar to other compacts, it is also different. The time and effort they have expended to ensure a system that works seamlessly for PAs, state licensing boards and, most importantly, continues to provide a high level of public protection, is nothing short of amazing. Their work is mostly unseen to the outside world, but we owe them a huge debt of gratitude.

This is an exciting time. As we welcome new members and to build from the foundation that has been started, we will continue to move forward, one step at a time.

– Tim Terranova, Compact Commission Chair

Legislative Update

As of September 2025, there are 19 Compact Member States. Active legislation is currently filed in New Jersey, Michigan, and Massachusetts. Click here to view a map of legislation introduced in each state.

State

Bill number

                    Effective date

Utah

SB 35

3-May-23

Delaware

SB 116

21-Jul-23

Wisconsin

SB 400

8-Dec-23

Minnesota

HF 5247

25-May-24

Washington

HB 1917

6-Jun-24

West Virginia

SB 667

6-Jun-24

Virginia

HB 324

1-Jul-24

Maine

LD 2043

16-Jul-24

Colorado

SB 24-018

7-Aug-24

 

---post inaugural meeting--

Ohio

SB 28

24-Oct-24

Oklahoma

HB 3781

1-Nov-24

Nebraska

LB 1215

1-Jan-25

Tennessee

SB 1727

1-Jan-25

Kansas

HB 2069, signed 4/9/25

1-Jul-25

Montana

HB 183, signed 4/3/25

1-Jul-25

Iowa

HF 300

1-Jul-25

Connecticut

HB 7287

1-Jul-25

Arkansas

SB 101, became law 3/18/25

90 days after end of session

North Carolina

H67

1-Jan-26

Committee Synopsis

Executive Committee

  • March 2025: Received responses to a Data System RFI. Full Commission viewed presentations by four of the RFI respondents.
  • May–August 2025: Prepared Data System RFP.

Communications

  • Created a PA Compact newsletter to be distributed quarterly.
  • Updated the PA Compact development timeline on PA Compact website.
  • Reviewed and updated FAQs on PA Compact website.

Finance

  • Created and regularly updates a draft budget for the commission.

Rules 

  • Drafted rules 2, 3, and 5 related to the compact privilege process and data system management.

Compact Development Timeline

Summer 2019

Compact project started.

Fall 2019

FSMB convenes meeting with state regulatory boards to discuss outline of compact.

November 2022

Compact legislation finalized and made available for state adoption.

May 2024

The compact activation threshold of seven participating states is met.

September 2024

Compact Commission holds its inaugural meeting.

October 2024

Executive, Rules, Finance, and Communications Committees convene and begin developing compact infrastructure.

April 2025

Data System RFI responses received and reviewed.

May 2025

Executive Committee begins developing Data System RFP.

Ongoing

Commission and committee meetings; rule and policy development; onboarding of new Member States.

Current – 2026

Development and implementation of Data System.

Early 2027 (projected)

Compact Commission begins granting compact privileges to practice.

 

FAQ Highlight

Q. How does the compact affect PAs who hold multiple single state licenses?

  1. PAs may elect to not renew their additional single state licenses and instead apply for compact privileges in those states provided they are members of the compact. A practitioner must maintain at least one single state license, which serves as their qualifying license for their compact privilege(s). The process for applying for a compact privilege in lieu of a single state license will be further expounded upon by commission rule.

Questions?

See the PA Compact FAQs, or email pacompact@csg.org.

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