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OK HB2968
OK HB2968Professions and occupations; creating the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; effective date.
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Introduced
02/03/2020
02/03/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
03/05/2020
03/05/2020
Passed
Dead
05/29/2020
05/29/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act relating to professions and occupations; creating the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; providing purpose; defining terms; providing for state participation in the Compact; providing for Compact privileges; directing state to recognize the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology through telehealth; providing authority for adverse action; providing for joint investigations; establishing the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission; providing for membership, voting, and meetings; providing powers and duties of the Commission; providing for an Executive Committee; providing for qualified immunity, defense, and indemnification; requiring the Commission to develop a database; requiring notice to all member states of any adverse action; providing for confidentiality of information; directing the Commission to promulgate rules; providing for notice of proposed rulemaking; providing for oversight, dispute resolution and enforcement; providing for date of implementation of the Interstate Commission for Audiology and Speech- Language Pathology practice and associated rules, withdrawal and amendment; providing for construction and severability; providing for binding effect of Compact and other laws; providing for codification; and providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, which facilitates the interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with the goal of improving public access to these services. The compact allows for the mutual recognition of licenses among member states and the use of telehealth to increase access. It establishes the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission to administer the compact, including developing rules, investigating licensees, and taking disciplinary action. The compact also requires member states to report licensure information to a shared database and provides guidelines for licensure, adverse actions, and other procedures. The bill lays out the implementation, withdrawal, and amendment process for the compact.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Health and Human Services Committee then to Appropriations Committee (on 03/16/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2968&Session=2000 |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20ENGR/hB/HB2968%20ENGR.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20FLR/HFLR/HB2968%20HFLR.PDF |
| BillText | http://webserver1.lsb.state.ok.us/cf_pdf/2019-20%20INT/hB/HB2968%20INT.PDF |
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