Bill > H2528

This bill establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), a comprehensive agreement designed to facilitate the practice of psychology across state boundaries through two primary mechanisms: telepsychology and temporary in-person practice. The compact allows licensed psychologists to provide telepsychological services electronically to patients in other compact states and to conduct temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological services for up to 30 days within a calendar year in a distant state. To participate, psychologists must meet specific qualifications, including holding a graduate degree from an accredited institution, possessing a current unrestricted license in their home state, maintaining an active E.Passport (for telepsychology) or Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (for temporary practice), and passing background checks. The compact creates a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to oversee implementation, establish rules, maintain a coordinated licensure information system, and manage interstate investigations and disciplinary actions. The commission will have the authority to promulgate uniform rules, investigate complaints, and take action against psychologists who violate compact provisions. The compact aims to increase public access to psychological services, enhance state regulatory abilities, facilitate information exchange between states, and promote compliance with psychological practice laws, while maintaining robust mechanisms for protecting public health and safety.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2528