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This bill enters New Jersey into the Counseling Compact, which is an agreement among member states to facilitate the interstate practice of licensed professional counselors. The key provisions include: - Allowing licensed professional counselors to obtain a "privilege to practice" in other member states, streamlining the process for counselors who relocate or wish to provide services across state lines via telehealth. - Establishing a Counseling Compact Commission to administer the compact, including setting uniform licensing requirements, developing a shared data system, and enforcing compliance. - Granting member states authority to take adverse action against a counselor's privilege to practice in that state, while the home state retains authority over the counselor's license. - Providing protections for active duty military personnel and their spouses to maintain a home state license while relocating. - Outlining the process for states to join, withdraw from, and amend the compact in the future.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S3061