> Yes, 3 of the 4 states that haven't even gotten to the "bill introduced" stage
Republicans introduce bills almost every year. It's a performative act for them. Whether the GOP has this legislative session in a particular state, maybe, maybe not.
Republicans introduce bills almost every year. It's a performative act for them. Whether the GOP has this legislative session in a particular state, maybe, maybe not.
It's 5 to 1 simply, and 14 to 1 in population.
South Carolina has a "quick" process for licensing out-of-state physicians.[1]
In addition, Rhode Island is Democratic and refuses to implement it.[2] So getting closer to 6 to 1.
And yes, the South Carolina Medical Association, a hotbed of rightwing nutjobs, is pushing back against it in SC.[1] Rightwing extremism, plain and simple. You're right, I was wrong.
[1] https://www.scstatehouse.gov/CommitteeInfo/SenateMedicalAffa...