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NY S07136

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Skoufis

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows psychologists licensed in a Compact State to practice telepsychology in other member states without obtaining additional licenses, provided they hold an active E.Passport certificate from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

  • Permits temporary in-person, face-to-face psychological practice for up to 30 days per calendar year in other Compact States through an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC)

  • Establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Commission as a joint public agency to administer the compact, promulgate rules, maintain a coordinated licensure database, and enforce compliance among member states

  • Requires participating psychologists to hold a graduate degree from an accredited institution, possess a current unrestricted license, have no disqualifying adverse actions or criminal history, and meet education program criteria including supervised practicum or internship

  • Preserves each state's authority to investigate complaints, take disciplinary action against psychologists practicing within their borders, and revoke a psychologist's authority to practice if their license becomes restricted or suspended in any Compact State

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 Education1/7/2026
Higher Education6/10/2025
Rules6/10/2025
Finance5/13/2025
Higher Education4/1/2025

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