SB125 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg J. Reed
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Physicians, Interstate Medical Licensure Compact established to streamline process of licensing physicians in multiple states, coordinated information system database and compact commission
Summary: Alabama adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to streamline licensing for physicians across multiple states while keeping each state's medical board in charge of practice.
What This Bill Does
It creates the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission to run the licensing system and set rules. Physicians can obtain an expedited license in a designated principal license state if they meet eligibility, and this can enable practice in other member states under the compact. A coordinated information system will share licensing, investigations, and disciplinary information among member boards, and there are provisions for joint investigations, enforcement, and rules about principal license designation, renewal, and potential withdrawal or dissolution. The bill also clarifies that medical practice remains governed by each state's medical practice act and that practice occurs where the patient is located.

Who It Affects
Physicians who want to practice in multiple states: eligible for expedited licensure, must designate a state of principal license, and may practice in other member states under the compact.
State medical boards (including Alabama): must report to and interact with the interstate commission, oversee discipline and licensure actions, share information, and implement rules and procedures under the compact.

Key Provisions
Adopts the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact to create a streamlined, multi-state licensing pathway that supplements, not replaces, existing state medical practice acts.
Creates the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact Commission with defined powers, duties, funding, voting structure, and rulemaking authority.
Sets eligibility requirements for physicians and requires designation of a state of principal license to receive expedited licensure.
Establishes an application and background-check process for expedited Licenses and allows renewal through the commission, including fee policies.
Requires a coordinated information system to report licensing actions and disciplinary information among member boards, with confidentiality protections.
Authorizes joint investigations, cross-state disciplinary actions, default and withdrawal procedures, and rules for how licenses are affected if a member state joins or leaves.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Physicians