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GA SB306
Bill
Status
Vetoed
8/5/2020
Primary Sponsor
Valencia Seay
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AI Summary
- Georgia enters into the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, allowing licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice across member states through a "compact privilege" without obtaining separate licenses in each state
- Expands the definition of "licensee" to include persons holding a valid compact privilege, and grants the State Board of Examiners for Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology authority to administer the compact in Georgia
- Adds a new licensure requirement that all applicants must submit fingerprints for a criminal background check conducted through the Georgia Crime Information Center and the FBI, with applicants responsible for all associated fees
- Establishes the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission as a joint public agency with rulemaking, enforcement, and data system authority, composed of 2 delegates per member state plus 5 additional at-large delegates
- The Compact takes effect when enacted by 10 states, includes provisions supporting military spouses, allows telehealth practice across member states, and permits any member state to withdraw with 6 months' notice by repealing its enacting statute
Legislative Description
"Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact"; enter into compact; licensing provisions; revise
Last Action
Veto V3
8/5/2020
Full Bill Text
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