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NY A07947

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/4/2023

Primary Sponsor

Brian Miller

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Part A: Enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact allowing psychologists licensed in one compact state to practice telepsychology across state lines and provide temporary in-person services (up to 30 days per calendar year) in other compact states without obtaining separate licenses.

  • Part B: Enacts the Recognition of Emergency Medical Services Personnel Licensure Interstate Compact to facilitate interstate practice of physical therapy through mutual recognition of state licenses and a "compact privilege" allowing licensed physical therapists to practice in other member states.

  • Part C: Enacts the Interstate Counseling Compact permitting licensed professional counselors holding a license in their home state to practice in other member states under a "privilege to practice," including via telehealth, without obtaining separate licenses in each state.

  • Commission Structure: Each compact establishes a commission composed of state delegates with authority to promulgate rules, maintain disciplinary databases, and enforce compliance through dispute resolution and termination procedures for non-compliant states.

  • Effective Date: The compacts become effective when enacted in the seventh state (Part A) or tenth state (Parts B and C), with the act itself taking effect 90 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Adopts the psychology interjurisdictional compact (Part A); adopts the recognition of emergency medical services personnel licensure interstate compact (Part B); adopts the interstate counseling compact (Part C).

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education8/4/2023

Full Bill Text

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