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SB 714 - This act allows the state to temporarily license certain health care practitioners in an emergency. Currently, Section 190.500, RSMo, allows a twelve-month temporary license for a health care practitioner licensed in another state who is acting under military orders and is enrolled in a trauma and disaster response training in this state.

This act adds a third category to also allow temporary licensure of a health care practitioner licensed in another state and acting pursuant to a Governor's declaration of a state public health emergency. Temporary licensure for this category will be issued for a two-week period and, after verification of qualifications, may be reissued every two weeks. Licensure information for all three categories may be obtained by any means, including electronic mail.

ERIN MOTLEY