Bill Summary: HB1853 (Public Act 100-1028)

• Illinois enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), allowing licensed psychologists from member states to practice telepsychology across state lines and provide temporary in-person services for up to 30 days per calendar year without obtaining a license in the receiving state.

• Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to administer the compact, promulgate rules, maintain a coordinated licensure database, and oversee compliance among member states.

• Requires participating psychologists to hold an active E.Passport for telepsychology practice or an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) for temporary in-person practice, meet specific education standards, maintain unrestricted licenses in their home state, and pass criminal background checks.

• Home states maintain primary authority over their licensed psychologists' conduct, while receiving/distant states can limit or revoke practice authority and take enforcement actions to protect public safety within their borders.

• Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act to make licensed clinical psychologists in Illinois subject to the PSYPACT provisions, effective January 1, 2020.