LA HB486

Louisiana would join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), allowing psychologists licensed in member states to practice telepsychology across state lines and provide temporary in-person services for up to 30 days per calendar year in other compact states without obtaining additional licenses.

Psychologists must hold an E.Passport credential for telepsychology practice or an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) for temporary in-person practice, and meet education, training, and background check requirements.

The Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists may collect a fee up to $50 from Louisiana-licensed psychologists seeking compact authorization.

Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission, a joint public agency with one representative per member state, to promulgate rules, maintain a coordinated database of licensure and disciplinary information, and oversee compact compliance.

Compact states retain authority to discipline psychologists and may limit or revoke compact practice privileges; adverse actions in any member state result in revocation of the E.Passport and IPC credentials.