SB82 Summary

• Adopts the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact to allow licensed physical therapists and physical therapist assistants to practice across member states under a "compact privilege" system while preserving each state's regulatory authority.

• Establishes the Physical Therapy Compact Commission composed of one delegate from each member state to adopt uniform rules, maintain a coordinated licensure database, and oversee enforcement and dispute resolution.

• Requires applicants for physical therapy licensure in Alabama to submit to criminal background checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with costs paid by the applicant.

• Specifies eligibility requirements for compact privilege including holding an unencumbered license, no adverse actions within two years, continuing competence requirements, and compliance with remote state jurisprudence requirements.

• Takes effect upon enactment in the tenth member state, with member states able to withdraw by statute with six months' notice and amendments requiring enactment in all member states.