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GA HB956
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/19/2020
Primary Sponsor
Dave Belton
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AI Summary
- Georgia enters the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, allowing audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in their home member state to practice in other member states under a compact privilege, including via telehealth
- The State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology is granted authority to administer the compact and conduct national criminal background checks through the FBI via the Georgia Crime Information Center
- Licensure applicants must submit fingerprints and obtain satisfactory results from federal and state criminal background checks, with applicants responsible for all associated fees
- The compact establishes the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission, a joint public agency with 2 delegates per member state, empowered to promulgate binding rules, maintain a coordinated data system of licensure and disciplinary information, and enforce compliance
- The compact takes effect upon enactment by 10 states; member states may withdraw with 6 months' notice, and active duty military personnel or their spouses may retain their home state designation during the period of active duty service
Legislative Description
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists; revise licensing provisions
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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