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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, facetoface 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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) into Hawaii law, which establishes a framework for psychologists to practice across state lines. The compact allows licensed psychologists to provide telepsychology services (psychological services delivered via telecommunication technologies) to clients in other participating states, as well as temporary in-person services for up to thirty days per year in another state where they are not licensed. The bill aims to increase access to mental health care, particularly in underserved areas, and ensures that the practice of psychology across state boundaries is regulated to protect the public. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs is tasked with creating rules to implement and manage this compact.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (14)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D),
Last Action
The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/12/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1704&year=2026 |
| HB1704_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1704_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1704_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1704_HD1_HSCR49-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1704_HD1_HSCR49-26_.pdf |
| HB1704_TESTIMONY_HLT-HSH_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1704_TESTIMONY_HLT-HSH_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1704_.HTM |
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