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This bill adopts three interstate professional licensing compacts: the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, the Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact, and the Interstate Counseling Compact. These compacts aim to facilitate interstate practice for licensed professionals by creating a standardized system for recognizing professional licenses across participating states. Each compact establishes a multi-state commission to manage the implementation, create uniform rules, and maintain a coordinated database of licensee information. For psychologists, the compact allows for temporary in-person practice and telepsychology across state lines, provided the professional meets specific qualifications like holding an active license, passing background checks, and maintaining professional standards. Similarly, for emergency medical services personnel and counselors, the compacts provide a mechanism for professionals to practice in multiple states with reduced administrative barriers, while still preserving each state's ability to protect public health and safety through regulatory oversight. The compacts include provisions for investigating complaints, taking adverse actions, and ensuring that professionals maintain high standards of practice across state boundaries. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with each part of the compact having specific implementation details.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4566