HI HB2098

Authorizes the Governor to enter Hawaii into the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), enabling licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines and provide temporary in-person services in other member states.

Allows psychologists licensed in compact states to practice telepsychology in receiving states where clients are located, provided they hold an active E.Passport credential and meet education and licensing requirements.

Permits temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological practice for up to 30 days per calendar year in other compact states through an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate.

Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to administer the compact, with each member state appointing a voting commissioner to oversee rules, bylaws, and coordinated licensure information sharing.

Requires participating psychologists to hold graduate degrees from accredited institutions, maintain unrestricted licenses, have no disqualifying adverse actions or criminal history, and undergo FBI fingerprint-based background checks within 10 years of compact activation.