SB571

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

Introduced·4/9/25

Pennsylvania SB571 authorizes the state to join the Interstate Compact for Occupational Therapy Licensure.

Pennsylvania SB571 authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact for Occupational Therapy Licensure. The Compact aims to facilitate interstate practice of Occupational Therapy, improve public access to services, and enhance state regulatory authority. Member states must license Occupational Therapists and Assistants, participate in joint investigations, and share investigative information. The Compact preserves state regulatory authority and allows states to take adverse actions against licensees.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 4

10:00 AM

Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure (s) Hearing

History

Mar 16

Senate

Second consideration

Mar 16

Senate

Re-referred to Appropriations

Feb 4

Senate

Reported as amended