PA SB604

Authorizes Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact, an interstate agreement allowing Licensed Professional Counselors to practice across member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state

Establishes a "Privilege to Practice" system where counselors licensed in their home state can provide services in other member states, including via telehealth, while remaining subject to the laws and regulations of the state where the client is located

Requires participating counselors to hold a 60 semester-hour master's degree in counseling, pass a nationally recognized exam, complete supervised postgraduate experience, and have no license encumbrances within the previous 2 years

Creates the Counseling Compact Commission, a joint public agency of member states responsible for administering the compact, maintaining a shared data system for licensure and disciplinary information, and promulgating binding rules

Includes special provisions for active duty military personnel and their spouses to designate a home state and retain that designation during active duty service