MI HB6446

Enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants licensed in one Member State to practice in other Member States under a "Compact Privilege" without requiring separate licensure in each state.

Establishes the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission with representatives from each Member State to administer the compact, promulgate rules, maintain a data system of licensees and adverse actions, and resolve disputes.

Creates requirements for Member States to participate, including licensing occupational therapists and assistants, conducting criminal background checks, maintaining continuing education requirements, and reporting adverse actions to the Commission's data system.

Grants Compact Privilege holders the right to practice in Remote States under those states' laws and regulations, with privileges becoming inactive if the licensee's Home State license is encumbered or if adverse actions are taken in any Member State.

Provides that individuals holding Compact Privileges under the compact are considered licensed occupational therapists or assistants under Michigan law for purposes of this article.