HB2688 - Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act

• Creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), allowing Illinois to join a multi-state agreement enabling psychologists licensed in one compact state to provide telepsychology services across state lines and conduct temporary in-person practice for up to 30 days per calendar year in other compact states.

• Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to oversee implementation, create uniform rules, maintain a coordinated licensure database, and investigate complaints; commission consists of representatives appointed by each participating state's psychology regulatory authority.

• Sets qualification requirements for participating psychologists including a graduate degree in psychology, current unrestricted license, active E.Passport or Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC), clean criminal history, and no disqualifying adverse actions.

• Grants receiving states authority to limit or revoke a psychologist's practice authority and allows home states to investigate conduct occurring in other states; requires reporting of adverse actions and significant investigatory information to the coordinated database.

• Compact becomes effective when seven states enact the legislation; participating states may withdraw with six months' notice and must continue reporting disciplinary information during the notice period.