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MN HF3537
Bill
Status
2/17/2022
Primary Sponsor
Liz Boldon
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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