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SB 106

PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Natalie Figueroa and 2 co-sponsors

SB 106 creates an interstate compact allowing psychologists licensed in participating states to practice across borders more easily, aiming to expand mental health access while maintaining regulatory oversight.

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Bill Summary · SB 106

Legislative bill overview

SB 106 would establish a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, an agreement allowing licensed psychologists to practice across state lines more easily while maintaining regulatory standards. The compact creates a coordinated framework where participating states recognize each other's licenses and establish uniform requirements for psychologist credentials and conduct.

Why is this important

This addresses a practical shortage of mental health services, particularly in rural and underserved areas, by enabling licensed psychologists to provide teletherapy and temporary in-person services across state borders without obtaining separate licenses in each state. It could reduce barriers to mental healthcare access while maintaining consumer protection through shared regulatory oversight.

Potential points of contention

  • State sovereignty concerns: Critics may argue that interstate compacts limit individual state control over professional licensing and discipline standards
  • Consumer protection questions: Some worry that streamlined reciprocity could lower standards or make it harder to hold out-of-state practitioners accountable for misconduct
  • Economic impact on local practitioners: In-state psychologists may face increased competition from licensed practitioners in other states, potentially affecting their client base and income
  • Implementation complexity: Different states have varying requirements for supervision, continuing education, and ethical standards that must be harmonized

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

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