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This bill introduces three interstate professional licensing compacts: the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (Part A), the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact (Part B), and the Interstate Counseling Compact (Part C). Each compact aims to facilitate professional practice across state lines while maintaining public safety standards. The Psychology Compact allows licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and provide temporary in-person services in other compact states, subject to specific qualifications and oversight. The Emergency Medical Services Compact enables licensed emergency medical services personnel to practice across state lines under certain conditions. The Counseling Compact allows licensed professional counselors to practice in other member states through a "privilege to practice" mechanism. Each compact establishes a national commission to oversee implementation, create rules, manage a coordinated data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary actions, and provide mechanisms for dispute resolution and enforcement. The compacts are designed to increase public access to professional services, support military families, enhance interstate cooperation, and maintain rigorous professional standards through mutual recognition of licenses while preserving each state's regulatory authority to protect public health and safety.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3915