Bill > H2986

This bill establishes the psychology interjurisdictional compact, which allows licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and temporary in-person services across state lines in participating compact states. Key provisions include: - Allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology in other compact states and temporary in-person services for up to 30 days per year in other compact states, subject to certain requirements like holding an active E.Passport or Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate. - Establishing a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to administer the compact, including developing rules and bylaws, and a coordinated database to share licensing and disciplinary information. - Granting the home state authority to take adverse action against a psychologist's license, which would terminate their authority to practice telepsychology or temporary in-person services in other compact states. - Providing the commission with investigative and enforcement powers, including issuing subpoenas and cease and desist orders. - Allowing compact states to recover costs from psychologists for disciplinary actions related to their authority to practice under the compact. The bill aims to increase public access to psychological services by facilitating interjurisdictional practice, while also enhancing state oversight and information sharing to protect public health and safety.

Government Affairs, Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2986