Hawaii joins the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to facilitate telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across state lines.

This bill authorizes Hawaii to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which aims to increase access to mental health services by allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and temporary in-person services across state lines. The Compact establishes a Commission to oversee the implementation and administration of the agreement. It also creates a Coordinated Licensure Information System to share licensure and disciplinary information among member states. The Compact aims to protect public health and safety while facilitating access to mental health care services.

Hawaii joins the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to facilitate telepsychology and temporary in-person practice across state lines.

This bill authorizes Hawaii to join the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which aims to increase access to mental health services by allowing licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and temporary in-person services across state lines. The Compact establishes a Commission to oversee the implementation and administration of the agreement. It also creates a Coordinated Licensure Information System to share licensure and disciplinary information among member states. The Compact aims to protect public health and safety while facilitating access to mental health care services.