NC H297

Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) to allow psychologists licensed in one compact state to practice telepsychology and temporary in-person services across state lines without obtaining separate licenses in each state.

Creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission with one voting representative from each participating state to promulgate uniform rules, maintain a coordinated licensure database, and oversee implementation of the compact.

Authorizes psychologists to practice telepsychology in receiving states and conduct temporary in-person, face-to-face practice for up to 30 days per calendar year in distant states, subject to state scope of practice laws and receiving state authority to revoke privileges.

Requires psychologists to hold active credentials (E.Passport for telepsychology; Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate for temporary practice), possess graduate degrees in psychology from accredited institutions, maintain full unrestricted licenses in home states, and pass FBI background checks.

Becomes effective October 1, 2019, but the compact only activates when enacted by seven member states; North Carolina Psychology Board must report when this threshold is reached.