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MN HF3537

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/17/2022

Primary Sponsor

Liz Boldon

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Creates the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact to allow licensed audiologists and speech-language pathologists in member states to practice in other member states under a "compact privilege" system.

  • Establishes an Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission with representatives from member states to administer the compact, promulgate rules, maintain a data system, and resolve disputes.

  • Allows audiologists and speech-language pathologists to practice via telehealth in member states and provides special provisions for active duty military personnel and their spouses to retain their home state designation during active duty.

  • Authorizes the Minnesota Commissioner of Health to release private or confidential data of regulated providers to the Compact Commission and member states for investigative and enforcement purposes.

  • Compact becomes effective when enacted by the tenth member state; member states may withdraw with six months notice and must comply with data reporting requirements during the withdrawal period.

Legislative Description

Audiology and speech-language pathology interstate compact created, and commissioner of health authorized to release data.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy

2/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Health Finance & Policy2/17/2022

Full Bill Text

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