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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
03/06/2026
03/06/2026
Crossed Over
03/10/2026
03/10/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Implementation effective January 1, 2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, also known as PSYPACT, to allow licensed psychologists to practice across state lines, addressing the growing demand for mental health services, particularly in underserved areas. The Compact permits 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, face-to-face practice in another state for up to 30 days per year. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is required to create rules to implement and manage this Compact, with the provisions related to the Compact itself taking effect on January 1, 2028, and the overall bill becoming law on January 30, 2050.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Last Action
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 162) in amended form (SD 1). (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2080&year=2026 |
| Committee Report SB2080_SD1_SSCR2907_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2080_SD1_SSCR2907_.pdf |
| SB2080_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM-JDC_03-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2080_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM-JDC_03-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2080_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2080_SD1_SSCR2556_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2080_SD1_SSCR2556_.pdf |
| SB2080_TESTIMONY_HHS-CPN_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2080_TESTIMONY_HHS-CPN_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2080_.HTM |
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