S.F. No. 15 Summary

• Creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), allowing psychologists licensed in one compact state to practice telepsychology and conduct temporary in-person services (up to 30 days per calendar year) in other compact states without obtaining additional licenses.

• Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission with one voting representative appointed by each participating state to develop rules, oversee compliance, and maintain a coordinated licensure database tracking psychologist credentials and disciplinary actions.

• Requires psychologists practicing under the compact to hold a graduate degree in psychology from an accredited institution, possess an active license in their home state, maintain current E.Passport (for telepsychology) or Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (for temporary in-person practice), and pass background checks.

• Grants receiving and distant states authority to limit or revoke a psychologist's ability to practice under the compact and establish their own investigative and disciplinary procedures, while maintaining home state authority over the original license.

• Appropriates funding from the state government special revenue fund to the Board of Psychology for fiscal year 2021 to implement the compact; compact becomes effective when enacted by seven states.