2026 Regular Session
HB598
Physicians - Licensing - Internationally Trained Physicians and Licensed Physicians Residing in Other Jurisdictions
Authorizing the State Board of Physicians, beginning January 1, 2028, to issue a limited license, not to exceed 3 years, to practice medicine to an internationally trained physician under certain circumstances; prohibiting the renewal of a limited license issued by the Board; and requiring the Board to adopt regulations establishing minimum qualifications and application fees and to provide a pathway to full licensure; etc.
Legislative progress
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Recorded floor votes
1 roll call are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.
March 23, 2026 · House
Third Reading Passed
Passed ⭐ Substantive final action
99 yea–34 nay · 5 not voting · 3 absent
Committee referrals
Instrument history
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This is the complete recorded action history in the current source package. Highlighted entries are marked as significant by the source. A roll-call link appears only when a vote-like action has one unambiguous same-day chamber vote.
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Senate Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
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Senate Referred Finance
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House Third Reading Passed (99-34) View roll call
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House Second Reading Passed with Amendments
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House Favorable with Amendments {183828/1 Adopted
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House Favorable with Amendments Report by Health
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House Hearing 2/18 at 1:30 p.m.
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House Hearing canceled
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House Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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House First Reading Health