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IA SSB3116
SB
Status
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Health And Human Services
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AI Summary
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Enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, allowing Iowa to join with other member states for mutual recognition of psychology licenses across state boundaries.
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Authorizes licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology (psychological services via telecommunication technologies) across state lines within compact member states.
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Permits temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological practice 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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Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to govern the compact, facilitate information exchange between states regarding licensure and disciplinary actions, and develop bylaws and rules.
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Does not apply to permanent in-person practice or when a psychologist is already licensed in both the home and receiving states; maintains each state's authority to protect public health and safety through their own licensing regulations.
Legislative Description
A bill for an act enacting the psychology interjurisdictional compact.(See SF 2339.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2339.
2/12/2026