HB173

Lic.: Occup/phys Therapy;speech;audiology

Complete·7/3/26

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

Alaska HB173 enacts the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing occupational therapists and assistants to practice across state lines. The Compact aims to improve public access to occupational therapy services, enhance state regulatory authority, and support relocating military spouses. It establishes a coordinated database for licensure and adverse action information, shared among member states. The Compact Privilege allows licensed professionals to practice in other member states without needing additional licenses, subject to certain conditions.

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Roll Call Votes

39 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

May 7

1:30 PM

Senate Finance Hearing

Apr 13

9:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Jul 3

House

LAW W/O GOV SIGNATURE 6/30 CH 41 SLA 26

Jul 3

House

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 9/30/26

Jun 17

House

3:10 P.M. 6/15/26 TRANSMITTED TO GOVERNOR