Bill > HB2066

This bill enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, also known as PSYPACT, allowing the Governor to enter into this agreement with other states. The compact aims to improve public access to psychological services by enabling licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology (providing services remotely via technology) and to offer temporary in-person services in other participating states without needing a separate license in each state. It establishes rules for how psychologists can practice across state lines, defines terms like "home state" (where a psychologist is primarily licensed) and "receiving state" (where the client is located for telepsychology), and outlines requirements for psychologists to obtain an "authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology" or "temporary authorization to practice." The compact also creates a commission to oversee its implementation, manage a coordinated database of psychologist information, and handle disputes, while also detailing procedures for adverse actions and enforcement.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2066&year=2026