Arkansas SB122: TO AMEND THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT; TO APPLY THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT TO PHYSICIANS

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to amend the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act; to apply the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act to physicians; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act; to apply the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act to physicians.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO AMEND THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT; TO APPLY THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT TO PHYSICIANS; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO AMEND THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT; TO APPLY THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT TO PHYSICIANS. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 17-7-106 is amended to read as follows: 17-7-106. Exemptions. (a) This chapter does not apply to licensure or certification of: (1) Medical Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, medical professions under Title 17, Subtitle 3; (2) Legal professionals; or (3) Individuals under reciprocity agreements. (b) This chapter does not apply to an existing multistate or interstate compact if the chapter would result in a nullification of the multistate or interstate compact. (c) This chapter applies to physicians licensed under the Arkansas Medical Practices Act, § 17-95-201 et seq., § 17-95-301 et seq., and § 17-95401 et seq. *JMB271* 04-07-2025 14:29:49 JMB271 As Engrossed: S4/7/25 SB122 /s/C. Penzo 04-07-2025 14:29:49 JMB271

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Sponsors

• Clint Penzo (R, 31) · primary sponsor
• Justice Long (R, 39)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment.
2. April 16, 2025: Read the third time and failed.
3. April 15, 2025: Returned by the Committee Do Pass
4. April 8, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC HEALTH, WELFARE AND LABOR COMMITTEE- HOUSE
5. April 8, 2025: RECEIVED FROM THE SENATE
6. April 8, 2025: Ordered immediately transmitted to the House.
7. April 8, 2025: Read the third time and passed.
8. April 7, 2025: REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
9. April 7, 2025: Amendment # 1 read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and adopted, ordered engrossed.
10. April 7, 2025: Placed on second reading for purpose of amendment.

Votes

• House Roll Call #1376 (April 16, 2025): 24 yea, 59 nay, failed
• Senate Roll Call #932 (April 8, 2025): 33 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Senate Roll Call #760 (April 2, 2025): 33 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Roll Call #701 (March 20, 2025): 92 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB122?

SB122 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO AMEND THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT; TO APPLY THE AUTOMATIC OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE FOR OUT-OF-STATE LICENSURE ACT TO PHYSICIANS.

What does SB122 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to amend the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act; to apply the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act to physicians; and for other purposes. subtitle to amend the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act; to apply the automatic occupational licensure for out-of-state licensure act to physicians.

What is the status of SB122?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died on House Calendar at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored SB122?

Clint Penzo (R, 31), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB122?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=SB122