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HI HB2066
Bill
Status
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
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Authorizes Hawaii's governor to enter into the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), enabling licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines and provide temporary in-person services in other compact states.
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Permits psychologists to provide temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological services in other compact states for up to 30 days within a calendar year without obtaining a separate license in that state.
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Requires psychologists to hold an active E.Passport (for telepsychology) or Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (for temporary in-person practice) issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards to practice across state lines.
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Establishes eligibility requirements including a graduate degree in psychology from an accredited institution, current unrestricted license, no disqualifying adverse actions or criminal history, and FBI background check compliance within 10 years of compact activation.
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Creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to administer the compact, promulgate rules, and maintain a coordinated database for sharing licensure and disciplinary information among member states.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact.
Hawaii State Association of Counties Package
Last Action
Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
1/28/2026