Bill > HB4169

This bill enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, which creates an interstate compact to facilitate the practice of occupational therapy across state lines. The key provisions of the bill include: - Establishing the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, a joint public agency composed of delegates from each member state, to administer the compact. - Allowing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in other member states, subject to certain requirements. - Authorizing member states to take disciplinary action against compact privilege holders and share investigative and disciplinary information through a centralized data system. - Outlining the procedures for rulemaking, dispute resolution, and enforcement of the compact. - Specifying that the compact will take effect once enacted into law by 10 member states. The bill aims to improve public access to occupational therapy services, enhance state regulation, and facilitate interstate practice, particularly for military spouses.

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http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?2023-HB-4169