HF 29 Summary

• Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) to regulate telepsychology practice across state lines and temporary in-person psychological services (up to 30 days per calendar year) by psychologists licensed in compact states.

• Creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission as a joint public agency with one voting representative from each participating state to promulgate binding rules and oversee compact administration.

• Requires psychologists to hold active E.Passport certificates for telepsychology and Interjurisdictional Practice Certificates (IPC) for temporary in-person practice, with standards including graduate degrees from accredited institutions, unrestricted licenses, clean disciplinary records, and background checks.

• Establishes oversight mechanisms including coordinated database reporting of licensure and disciplinary information, state authority to limit or revoke practice privileges, and procedures for investigating inappropriate conduct and imposing adverse actions.

• Appropriates unspecified funds in fiscal year 2021 from the state government special revenue fund to the Board of Psychology for implementation; compact becomes effective when enacted by seventh state.