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IL HB2417

IL HB2417
AUDIOLOGY&SPEECH PATH COMPACT

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Introduced
01/31/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
104th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Creates the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact Act. Enters into the compact, which may be entered into by any state, commonwealth, district, or territory of the United States of America, in order to facilitate interstate practice of audiology and speech-language pathology with the goal of improving public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services, along with other stated objectives. Defines terms. Provides that a license issued to an audiologist or speech-language pathologist by a home state to a resident in that state shall be recognized by each member state as authorizing an audiologist or speech-language pathologist to practice audiology or speech-language pathology, under a privilege to practice, in each member state. Contains other provisions relating to: state participation in the compact; compact privilege, including practicing telehealth; designation of home state by active military or their spouses; taking adverse actions against audiologists and speech-language pathologists; creation of the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission, including rulemaking authority; database and reporting system; oversight, dispute resolution, and enforcement; construction and severability; and the binding effect of compact and other laws. Provides that the Compact shall come into effect on the date on which the Compact is enacted into law in the 10th member state, commonwealth, district, or territory. Amends the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act. Provides that, if the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact becomes law, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation shall revise its rules related to implementing and enforcing the Illinois Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Practice Act to be in conformance with the Compact, if necessary. Provides that the Department shall also make recommendations in a report to the General Assembly as to what portions of the Act and other laws should be modified, if at all, to be consistent with the Compact.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, a comprehensive agreement designed to facilitate professional practice across state lines for audiologists and speech-language pathologists. The compact creates a framework that allows licensed professionals to practice in multiple member states under a "compact privilege" by maintaining an active license in their home state and meeting specific qualification requirements. Key provisions include establishing a national commission to oversee implementation, creating a centralized data system for tracking licensure and disciplinary information, and standardizing professional practice standards across participating states. The compact aims to improve public access to audiology and speech-language pathology services, support military families by allowing easier professional relocation, and enable telehealth practice across state boundaries. Professionals must meet educational, examination, and background check requirements, and will be subject to the practice laws of the state where services are provided. The compact will become effective once enacted by ten member states, and provides mechanisms for interstate collaboration, dispute resolution, and disciplinary action while maintaining each state's regulatory authority to protect public health and safety.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 19(c) / Re-referred to Rules Committee (on 03/21/2025)

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