MA H2528

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

Psychologists must hold an active E.Passport (for telepsychology) or Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (for temporary in-person practice) issued by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards, along with a current unrestricted license and no disqualifying adverse actions or criminal history

Creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission as a joint public agency to administer the compact, with each member state appointing one voting commissioner from their psychology regulatory authority

Establishes a coordinated licensure information system for sharing psychologist licensure data, disciplinary actions, and investigatory information among member states

Designates the executive director of the Board of Registration of Psychologists as Massachusetts' compact administrator and authorizes the board to promulgate regulations, take disciplinary action against compact practitioners, and recover investigation costs