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SB 1010

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alexis Calatayud

Florida bill allowing occupational therapists to practice across compact member states without separate state licenses, promoting interstate workforce mobility while reducing state regulatory control.

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Bill Summary · SB 1010

Legislative bill overview

SB 1010 would allow Florida to join the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, an interstate agreement that enables occupational therapists licensed in one member state to practice in other member states without obtaining additional licenses. The bill establishes a streamlined reciprocal licensing process governed by a multi-state compact commission.

Why is this important

This affects occupational therapists' ability to work across state lines and potentially improves patient access to services in underserved areas by reducing licensing barriers. For consumers and healthcare systems, it could increase workforce mobility and reduce delays in receiving occupational therapy services, particularly in rural or border regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Professional regulation concerns: Some argue state-by-state licensing ensures tailored regulatory standards; compact participation may reduce individual state control over practitioner qualifications and discipline
  • Interstate reciprocity risks: Concerns that therapists licensed under different state standards could practice in Florida without meeting Florida's specific requirements
  • Economic impact on existing practitioners: Questions about whether compact membership could increase competition and affect licensing fees or employment opportunities for Florida-based occupational therapists

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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