Legislation - SB0489

Title: Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in International Medical Schools
Sponsored by: Senator Lam
Status: In the Senate - Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing that certain applicants for a physician license are exempt from certain educational requirements if the applicant submits certain evidence of international postgraduate medical education training accredited by a certain entity; and authorizing certain licensed physicians trained in international medical schools to practice medicine during their initial license term only under supervision.

Committees

Original:: Finance Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/02/2026 Legislative Date 2/02/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in International Medical Schools Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/03/2026 Legislative Date 2/03/2026 Action Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 3/23/2026 Legislative Date 3/23/2026 Action Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	2/02/2026	2/02/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Health Occupations - Physicians Trained in International Medical Schools
Senate	2/03/2026	2/03/2026	Hearing 2/17 at 1:00 p.m.
			Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance	Click to view Recorded Media
Senate	3/23/2026	3/23/2026	Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance

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