Bill > S03598

This bill adopts three interstate professional licensure compacts for physical therapists, occupational therapists, and audiologists/speech-language pathologists. The compacts are designed to facilitate multi-state practice for these healthcare professionals by creating a system of mutual license recognition among participating states. Key provisions include establishing a national commission for each compact to manage interstate practice, creating a data system to track licensure and disciplinary information, and setting standards for professionals to obtain a "compact privilege" to practice in states other than their home state. Professionals must meet specific requirements to qualify, such as holding an unencumbered license, passing national examinations, and completing background checks. The compacts aim to improve public access to these healthcare services, support military families who relocate frequently, enhance professional mobility, and maintain robust regulatory oversight. Each compact will come into effect once ten states have enacted the legislation, and the compacts include detailed provisions for rule-making, dispute resolution, and enforcement of professional standards across state lines.

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