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SB 1012

Public Records and Meetings/Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alexis Calatayud

Florida would join an interstate occupational therapy licensure compact allowing reciprocal practice across states, but the bill died in committee amid regulatory and fiscal concerns.

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Bill Summary · SB 1012

Legislative bill overview

SB 1012 would allow Florida to join an interstate compact establishing reciprocal licensure standards for occupational therapists across multiple states. The bill aims to streamline the process for licensed occupational therapists to practice in member states without obtaining separate state licenses, while also including public records and meetings procedural adjustments.

Why is this important

Occupational therapy compacts can reduce barriers to interstate practice, potentially improving access to occupational therapy services in underserved areas and allowing healthcare professionals greater mobility. However, the bill's fate suggests lawmakers had concerns about whether the compact's standards adequately protected Florida's regulatory standards or posed fiscal implications.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory control: Questions about whether ceding licensure authority to an interstate compact would adequately protect Florida consumers and maintain state-specific competency requirements
  • Fiscal impact: Concerns about administrative costs, staffing needs, and the state's financial obligations under the compact framework
  • Public access provisions: The inclusion of public records and meetings language suggests debate over transparency and stakeholder access to compact decision-making processes

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

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