HB482

Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.

Final Passage·7/12/26

Pennsylvania joins the Interstate Compact to facilitate occupational therapy licensure across states.

Pennsylvania HB482 authorizes the Commonwealth to join the Interstate Compact for Occupational Therapy Licensure. The Compact aims to improve public access to occupational therapy services by allowing licensed therapists to practice across participating states. It establishes a Commission to oversee the Compact, including rulemaking and dispute resolution. Member states must submit data on licensed therapists, including adverse actions and investigative information. The Compact preserves each state's regulatory authority and allows for joint investigations.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 33–0 · Jul 12
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

201 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Jul 10

12:00 AM

Appropriations (s) Hearing

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (s) Hearing

History

Jul 12

House

Referred to Rules

Jul 12

House

Re-reported on concurrence, as committed

Jul 12

House

House concurred in Senate amendments (201-0)