AR HB1082

Establishes the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact in Arkansas, allowing occupational therapists and assistants to practice across member states under a "Compact Privilege" without obtaining separate licenses in each state

Creates the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission as a joint public agency with representatives from member states to develop rules, maintain a data system, and oversee licensure and disciplinary actions

Requires member states to license occupational therapists and assistants, participate in the Commission's data system, conduct criminal background checks, and use recognized national examinations for licensure

Designates the Arkansas State Medical Board as the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact administrator and allows Arkansas to delegate rule-rejection authority to the General Assembly or Legislative Council

Becomes effective when enacted in the tenth member state, with provisions for oversight, dispute resolution, enforcement, and withdrawal by member states