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This bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which allows licensed psychologists to practice across state lines through telepsychology (providing services remotely via technology) or for temporary in-person services (up to 30 days per year in a state where they are not licensed). The Compact aims to increase public access to psychological services, enhance public safety, and foster cooperation between states in regulating psychologists. It establishes a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to oversee the agreement, develop uniform rules, and maintain a coordinated database of licensee information. The bill also makes related changes to existing Alaska statutes, including requiring criminal background checks for psychologist licensure, establishing fees for interjurisdictional practice, and exempting existing licensees from certain new requirements. The Compact will become effective when enacted by seven states and includes provisions for dispute resolution, enforcement, and withdrawal.

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