HB1760 Summary

• Establishes the Psychological Interjurisdictional Compact in Arkansas by adopting a multi-state agreement that allows licensed psychologists to provide telepsychology services across state lines and temporary in-person services for up to 30 days per calendar year in other compact states without obtaining a separate license in those states.

• Creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission as a joint public agency to oversee implementation, promulgate binding rules, maintain a coordinated licensure database, and handle dispute resolution and enforcement among participating states.

• Designates the Arkansas Psychology Board as the state's administrator and requires it to promulgate implementing rules by January 1, 2022, or as soon as practicable after legislative approval.

• Establishes minimum qualifications for psychologists to practice under the compact, including holding an active E.Passport for telepsychology or Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) for temporary in-person practice, meeting education requirements, and undergoing background checks.

• Clarifies that the compact does not supersede the existing Telemedicine Act (§ 17-80-401 et seq.) except as to licensing under § 17-80-404(d).