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OR HB3339

Bill

Status

Failed

6/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ed Diehl

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Legislative Measures

AI Summary

  • Oregon would join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology across state lines and provide temporary in-person services in other compact states for up to 30 days per calendar year without obtaining additional state licenses.

  • Psychologists must hold an E. Passport for telepsychology practice or an Interjurisdictional Practice Certificate (IPC) for temporary in-person practice, requiring a graduate degree from an accredited program, active unrestricted license, no disqualifying adverse actions, and completion of background checks.

  • 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.

  • Creates the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Account within the Oregon Board of Psychology Account, capped at $50,000, to fund Oregon's participation and financial obligations under the compact.

  • Becomes operative January 1, 2027, and takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment of the 2025 legislative session; Commission rules are binding on Oregon only if adopted by the Oregon Board of Psychology.

Legislative Description

Relating to a psychology licensure compact; prescribing an effective date.

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment.

6/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Behavioral Health and Health Care1/30/2025

Full Bill Text

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