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ID S1305

Bill

Status

Passed

3/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes Idaho's participation in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and temporary in-person services across state lines under specific conditions.

  • Creates a national Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission with voting representatives from each compact state to oversee licensure, establish rules, investigate complaints, and maintain a coordinated database of psychologist disciplinary information.

  • Permits psychologists licensed in a home state to practice telepsychology in receiving states without additional licensure if they hold an active E.Passport and meet educational, background, and competency requirements.

  • Authorizes psychologists to practice in-person services in a distant state for up to 30 days per calendar year with an active Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) and notification to that state.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2022, with the compact becoming operational once enacted in seven states; allows states to withdraw with six months' notice and remain subject to investigative and reporting requirements during withdrawal period.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to provide for Idaho's participation in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact and to establish provisions regarding such compact.

PSYCHOLOGISTS

Last Action

Session Law Chapter 129 Effective: 07/01/2022

3/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/2/2022
Health and Welfare2/14/2022
Judiciary and Rules2/11/2022

Full Bill Text

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