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NY A06744

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Tony Simone

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines in other member states without obtaining additional licenses
  • Authorizes temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological practice for up to 30 days per calendar year in other Compact states where the psychologist is not licensed
  • Requires psychologists to hold an E.Passport (for telepsychology) or Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (for temporary in-person practice) and maintain an unrestricted license in their home state with no adverse disciplinary actions
  • Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission to administer the compact, promulgate rules, maintain a coordinated licensure database, and facilitate information sharing about disciplinary actions among member states
  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with the compact activating when seven states have enacted it into law

Legislative Description

Adopts the psychology interjurisdictional compact to increase public access to psychological services by allowing telepsychological practice and temporary in-person services across state lines.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education3/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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