SB 4·AR·senate
AN ACT FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARDS APPROPRIATION FOR THE 2026-2027 FISCAL YEAR.
Signed into LawFiled Apr 1, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Budget Committee
Latest Action
Notification that SB4 is now Act 146
May 1, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Arkansas law to require foreign‑educated physicians who accept full‑time jobs in medically underserved or shortage areas to meet specific credential and practice criteria. It applies to doctors seeking a state medical license under these conditions and aims to ensure they are qualified and actively practicing before serving those communities.
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