Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

S3218 — Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact

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The bill establishes a new chapter in the General Laws for the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act, allowing for the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person psychology services across state lines.

  • General Laws, Chapter 112A

    CHAPTER 112B. Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act Section 1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act.

    This adds a new chapter to the General Laws titled Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act.

  • General Laws, Chapter 112A

    Section 2. The governor of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, on behalf of this state, is hereby authorized to execute a compact in substantially the following form with any 1 or more of the states of the United States and the General Court hereby signifies in advance its approval and ratification of the compact.

    This grants the governor the authority to enter into a compact with other states regarding psychology practice.

  • General Laws, Chapter 112A

    Section 3. (a) Whereas, states license psychologists, in order to protect the public through verification of education, training and experience and ensure accountability for professional practice; and Whereas, this compact is intended to regulate the day-to-day practice of telepsychology by psychologists across state boundaries...

    This establishes the intent and purpose of the compact to regulate telepsychology and temporary psychology practices across state lines.

  • General Laws, Chapter 112A

    Section 4. As used in this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings unless the context clearly requires otherwise:... (definitions of terms specific to the compact)

    This section provides definitions necessary for understanding the terms used within the new compact.

  • General Laws, Chapter 112A

    Section 5. (a) The home state shall be a compact state where a psychologist is licensed to practice psychology.

    This defines the 'home state' in the context of compact psychology practice.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S3218 do?
Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact
Who sponsors S3218?
S3218 is sponsored by Cynthia Stone Creem (Democrat).
What is the current status of S3218?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S3218?
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