H427

Relative to the occupational therapist interstate licensure compact

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H427 establishes an interstate licensure compact for occupational therapists and assistants.

Massachusetts H427 creates an interstate licensure compact for occupational therapists and assistants, allowing them to practice across multiple states. The bill defines terms such as "Active Duty Military," "Compact Privilege," and "Occupational Therapy Compact Commission." It outlines the process for obtaining a new home state license by virtue of a compact privilege, including requirements like holding a valid unencumbered license, completing a criminal background check, and paying applicable fees.

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Calendar

Sep 8, 2025

10:00 AM

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Hearing

History

Apr 2

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5320

Nov 20, 2025

House

Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Aug 28, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 09/08/2025 from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM in A-2