Alaska HB173 establishes the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact to facilitate interstate practice of occupational therapy.

Alaska HB173 creates the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing occupational therapists and assistants to practice across state lines. The Compact aims to increase public access to occupational therapy services and enhance state regulatory authority. Member states must license occupational therapists and assistants, participate in the Commission's data system, and enforce the Compact. The Compact Commission oversees the data system, promulgates rules, and resolves disputes.

Alaska HB173 establishes the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact to facilitate interstate practice of occupational therapy.

Alaska HB173 creates the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing occupational therapists and assistants to practice across state lines. The Compact aims to increase public access to occupational therapy services and enhance state regulatory authority. Member states must license occupational therapists and assistants, participate in the Commission's data system, and enforce the Compact. The Compact Commission oversees the data system, promulgates rules, and resolves disputes.