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MN SF3762
Bill
Status
2/27/2020
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Mathews
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AI Summary
S.F. No. 3762 - Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
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Enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) into Minnesota law, allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and provide temporary in-person services across state lines within the compact framework.
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Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission as a joint public agency to administer the compact, promulgate rules, maintain a coordinated licensure database, and oversee compliance among member states.
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Requires psychologists practicing across state lines to hold appropriate credentials including an active E.Passport for telepsychology or an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) for temporary in-person practice, with criminal background checks and education verification.
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Grants states authority to regulate psychology practice within their borders, revoke compact privileges for disciplinary violations, and maintain a shared database of licensure and adverse action information.
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Appropriates an unspecified amount in fiscal year 2021 to the Board of Psychologists for implementation; compact becomes effective when enacted in the seventh state.
Legislative Description
Psychology interjurisdictional compact (PSYPACT) creation
Last Action
Author added Klein
3/11/2020