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This bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, or PSYPACT, which allows licensed psychologists to practice across state lines more easily. The compact enables psychologists to provide telepsychology services, which are psychological services delivered through telecommunication technologies, to clients in other participating states, and also allows for temporary in-person practice in another state for up to thirty days per year. This aims to increase public access to mental health services and improve interstate cooperation in regulating psychologists. The compact establishes a commission to oversee its implementation and includes definitions for key terms like "compact state" (a state that has adopted the compact), "home state" (where the psychologist is primarily licensed), and "receiving state" (where the client is located for telepsychology). It also outlines requirements for psychologists seeking to practice under the compact, such as holding an active license in their home state and meeting specific educational and ethical standards, and details procedures for handling complaints and adverse actions against psychologists.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2242&year=2026