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This bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), allowing the Governor to enter into this agreement with other states. The compact aims to increase public access to psychological services by enabling psychologists to practice across state lines through telepsychology (providing services via telecommunication technologies) and for temporary in-person services for up to thirty days per year in a state where they are not licensed. It establishes a framework for states to recognize each other's psychology licenses, ensuring public safety by facilitating information exchange about disciplinary actions and promoting compliance with professional standards. The compact creates a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to oversee its implementation and administration, including developing rules and maintaining a coordinated licensure information system. This allows licensed psychologists in one "compact state" to practice in another "compact state" under specific conditions, without needing a separate license in the receiving state, provided they meet certain educational, ethical, and background requirements.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2508&year=2026