SF2339: Psychology Interjurisdictional Compac

Enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, enabling Iowa to join other states in allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and provide temporary in-person services in other compact states. It establishes legal recognition for out-of-state psychologists, sets requirements for licensure and disciplinary action, creates a commission to oversee the compact, and details rulemaking, enforcement, and dispute resolution processes. The compact aims to improve access to psychological services and facilitate regulatory cooperation among participating states.

Key Points & Impacts:

• Authorizes Iowa to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), allowing psychologists licensed in compact states to provide telepsychology and temporary in-person services across state lines.

• Establishes uniform eligibility requirements for psychologists to practice under the compact, including specific educational, licensure, and background check standards.

• Creates a governing commission with authority to promulgate rules, oversee compliance, and coordinate disciplinary actions among member states.

• Defines processes for adverse actions, including automatic revocation of telepsychology and temporary practice privileges if a psychologist's license is sanctioned in any compact state.

• Requires compact states to share licensure and disciplinary information through a coordinated database to enhance oversight and public protection.

• Allows compact states to issue subpoenas, enforce cease-and-desist orders, and take emergency actions regarding psychologists' privileges under the compact.

• Details procedures for state withdrawal, compact amendment, dispute resolution, and commission financing, ensuring ongoing interstate cooperation and regulatory adaptation.

• Explicitly states that the compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the home and receiving states, nor to permanent in-person practice.