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SB 75 — An Act relating to an audiology and speech-language interstate compact; relating to the practice of audiology and the practice of speech-language pathology; and providing for an effective date.
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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 17, 2023. Enacted.
Signed by Governor Mike Dunleavy (Republican) on October 09, 2024.
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The updated version of Bill SB 75 now includes provisions to establish an interstate compact for audiology and speech-language pathology. This compact aims to simplify the licensing process for professionals in these fields, allowing them to practice across state lines more easily. This change is important because it helps address the growing demand for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, making it easier for them to serve patients in different states without unnecessary legal barriers.
33-LS0139\BLAWS SENATEOF BILLALASKA NO.Source Chapter No.
75CSSB IN75(FIN) THE_______ LEGISLATUREAN OFACT THERelating STATEto OFan ALASKAaudiology THIRTY-THIRDand LEGISLATUREspeech-language -interstate FIRSTcompact; SESSION BY SENATOR WILSON Introduced:
2/17/23 Referred:
Labor & Commerce, Finance A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to an audiology and speech-language interstate compact;
and providing for an effective date."date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
*_______________ SectionBE 1.IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA:
THE ACT FOLLOWS ON PAGE 1 Enrolled SB 75 AN ACT Relating to an audiology and speech-language interstate compact;
relating to the practice of audiology and the practice of speech-language pathology;
and providing for an effective date.
_______________ * Section 1.
(B) holds a master's degree or doctorate in audiology from an SB0075A -1- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B accredited educational institution approved by the department;
and either has (i) a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Audiology -1- Enrolled SB 75 from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association or the equivalent of the certificate;
the fingerprints and fees shall be forwarded to the Department of Public Safety btain a report of SB 75 -2- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B criminal justice information under AS 12.62 and a national criminal history record check under AS 12.62.400.
Enrolled SB 75 -2- * Sec.
AS 08.11 is amended by adding a new section to read:
Sec.
08.11.017.
Exemption from criminal justice information and criminal history record check.
An audiologist or speech-language pathologist holding a valid license under this chapter on July 1, 2024, is exempt from the requirements of AS 08.11.010(5) and 08.11.015(6), but is otherwise subject to this chapter.
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-3- Enrolled SB 75 (3) advertise that the person practices speech-language pathology.
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(1) "Active duty military" means full-time duty status in the active Enrolled SB 75 -4- uniformed service of the United States, including members of the National Guard and Reserve on active duty orders pursuant to 10 U.S.C.
(2) "Adverse action" means any administrative, civil, equitable or SB 75 -4- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B criminal action permitted by a state's laws which is imposed by a licensing board or other authority against an audiologist or speech-language pathologist, including actions against an individual's license or privilege to practice such as revocation, suspension, probation, monitoring of the licensee, or restriction on the licensee's practice.
(9) "Current significant investigative information" means investigative information that a licensing board, after an inquiry or investigation that includes notification and an opportunity for the audiologist or speech-language pathologist to respond, if required by state law, has reason to believebelievgroundless is not groundless and, if proved -5- Enrolled SB 75 true, would indicate more than a minor infraction.
(10) "Data system" means a repository of information about licensees, including, but not limited to, continuing education, examination, licensure, SB0075A -5- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B investigative, compact privilege and adverse action.
(22) "Speech-language pathology" means the care and services Enrolled SB 75 -6- provided by a licensed speech-language pathologist as set forth in the member state's statutes and rules.
(23) "State" means any state, commonwealth, district or territory of the SB 75 -6- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B United States of America that regulates the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology.
STATE PARTICIPATION IN THE COMPACT (a) A license issued to an audiologist or speech-language pathlogisthlogist by a home state to a resident in that state shall be recognized by each member state as authorizing an audiologist or speech-language pathologist to practice audiology or speech-language pathology, under a privilege to practice, in each member state.
(2) Communication between a member state, the Commission and among member states regarding the verification of eligibility for licensure through the Compact shall not include any information received from the Federal Bureau of Investigation relating to a federal criminal records check performed by a member state -7- Enrolled SB 75 under Public Law 92-544.
(c) Upon application for a privilege to practice, the licensing board in the issuing remote state shall ascertain, through the data system, whether the applicant has SB0075A -7- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B ever held, or is the holder of, a license issued by any other state, whether there are any encumbrances on any license or privilege to practice held by the applicant, whether any adverse action has been taken against any license or privilege to practice held by the applicant.
and (ii) the degree program has been verified by an Enrolled SB 75 -8- independent credentials review agency to be comparable to a state licensing board-approved program.
(2) Has completed a supervised clinical practicum experience from an SB 75 -8- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B accredited educational institution or its cooperating programs as required by the Commission;
(4) Has successfully passed a national examination approved by the -9- Enrolled SB 75 Commission;
(6) Has not been convicted or found guilty, and has not entered into an SB0075A -9- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B agreed disposition, of a felony related to the practice of speech-language pathology, under applicable state or federal criminal law;
Enrolled SB 75 -10- (3) Be eligible for a compact privilege in any member state in accordance with Section 3;
(4) Have not had any adverse action against any license or compact SB 75 -10- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B privilege within the previous 2 years from date of application;
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(h) A licensee providing audiology or speech-language pathology services in a -11- Enrolled SB 75 remote state under the compact privilege shall function within the laws and regulations of the remote state.
(i) A licensee providing audiology or speech-language pathology services in a SB0075A -11- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B remote state is subject to that state's regulatory authority.
Enrolled SB 75 -12- (1) Take adverse action against an audiologist's or speech-language pathologist's privilege to practice within that member state.
(2) Issue subpoenas for both hearings and investigations that require SB 75 -12- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B the attendance and testimony of witnesses as well as the production of evidence.
-13- Enrolled SB 75 (f) Joint Investigations (1) In addition to the authority granted to a member state by its respective audiology or speech-language pathology practice act or other applicable SB0075A -13- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B state law, any member state may participate with other member states in joint investigations of licensees.
The Commission may waive venue and jurisdictional defenses to the extent it adopts or consents to Enrolled SB 75 -14- participate in alternative dispute resolution proceedings.
SB 75 -14- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B (b) Membership, Voting and Meetings (1) Each member state shall have two (2) delegates selected by that member state's licensing board.
(6) Promulgate uniform rules to facilitate and coordinate -15- Enrolled SB 75 implementation and administration of this Compact.
(7) Bring and prosecute legal proceedings or actions in the name of the SB0075A -15- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B Commission, provided that the standing of any state audiology or speech-language pathology licensing board to sue or be sued under applicable law shall not be affected;
and (19) Perform other functions as may be necessary or appropriate to achieve the purposes of this Compact consistent with the state regulation of audiology Enrolled SB 75 -16- and speech-language pathology licensure and practice.
(d) The Executive Committee (1) The Executive Committee shall have the power to act on behalf of SB 75 -16- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B the Commission according to the terms of this Compact;
and -17- Enrolled SB 75 (G) Other duties as provided in rules or bylaws.
All meetings shall be open to the public, and public notice of meetings shall be given in the same manner as required SB0075A -17- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B under the rulemaking provisions in Section 10.
(6) If a meeting, or portion of a meeting, is closed pursuant to this provision, the Commission's legal counsel or designee shall certify that the meeting Enrolled SB 75 -18- may be closed and shall reference each relevant exempting provision.
(7) The Commission shall keep minutes that fully and clearly describe all matters discussed in a meeting and shall provide a full and accurate summary of SB 75 -18- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B actions taken, and the reasons therefore, including a description of the views expressed.
However, all receipts and disbursements of funds handled by the Commission shall be audited -19- Enrolled SB 75 yearly by a certified or licensed public accountant, and the report of the audit shall be included in and become part of the annual report of the Commission.
(f) Qualified Immunity, Defense, and Indemnification SB0075A -19- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B (1) The members, officers, executive director, employees and representatives of the Commission shall be immune from suit and liability, either personally or in their official capacity, for any claim for damage to or loss of property or personal injury or other civil liability caused by or arising out of any actual or alleged act, error or omission that occurred, or that the person against whom the claim is made had a reasonable basis for believing occurred within the scope of Commission employment, duties or responsibilities;
DATA SYSTEM (a) The Commission shall provide for the development, maintenance, and Enrolled SB 75 -20- utilization of a coordinated database and reporting system containing licensure, adverse action, and investigative information on all licenndividualslicensed individuals in member states.
SB 75 -20- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B (b) Notwithstanding any other provision of state law to the contrary, a member state shall submit a uniform data set to the data system on all individuals to whom this Compact is applicable as required by the rules of the Commission, including:
-21- Enrolled SB 75 (b) If a majority of the legislatures of the member states rejects a rule, by enactment of a statute or resolution in the same manner used to adopt the Compact within 4 years of the date of adoption of the rule, the rule shall have no further force SB0075A -21- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B and effect in any member state.
or Enrolled SB 75 -22- (3) An association having at least twenty-five (25) members.
If the hearing is SB 75 -22- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B held via electronic means, the Commission shall publish the mechanism for access to the electronic hearing.
For -23- Enrolled SB 75 the purposes of this provision, an emergency rule is one that must be adopted immediately in order to:
SB0075A -23- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B (2) Prevent a loss of Commission or member state funds;
In the event judicial Enrolled SB 75 -24- enforcement is necessary, the prevailing member shall be awarded all costs of litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
(3) The remedies herein shall not be the exclusive remedies of the SB 75 -24- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B Commission.
(d) Nothing contained in this Compact shall be construed to invalidate or prevent any audiology or speech-language pathology licensure agreement or other cooperative arrangement between a member state and a non-member state that does -25- Enrolled SB 75 not conflict with the provisions of this Compact.
No amendment to this Compact shall become effective and binding upon any member state until it is SB0075A -25- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B enacted into the laws of all member states.
CONSTRUCTION AND SEVERABILITY This Compact shall be liberally construed so as to effectuatteeffecte purposes thereof.
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AS 12.62.400(a),12.62.400(a) asis amended byto sec.read:
156,(a) ch.To obtain a national criminal history record check for determining a person's qualifications for a license, permit, registration, employment, or position, a Enrolled SB 75 -26- person shall submit the person's fingerprints to the department with the fee established by AS 12.62.160.
8,The SLAdepartment 2022,may issubmit amendedthe fingerprints to read:the Federal Bureau of Investigation to obtain a national criminal history record check of the person for the purpose of evaluating a person's qualifications for (1) a license or conditional contractor's permit to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, possess for sale or barter, traffic in, or barter an alcoholic beverage under AS 04.09;
(a) To obtain a national criminal history record check for determining a person's qualifications for a license, permit, registration, employment, or position, a person shall submit the person's fingerprints to the department with the fee established by AS 12.62.160.
The department may submit the fingerprints to the Federal Bureau of Investigation to obtain a national criminal history record check of the person for the SB 75 -26- SB0075A New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B purpose of evaluating a person's qualifications for (1) a license or conditional contractor's permit to manufacture, sell, offer for sale, possess for sale or barter, traffic in, or barter an alcoholic beverage under AS 04.09;
(16) serving and executing process issued by a court by a person -27- Enrolled SB 75 designated under AS 22.20.130;
(18) licensure as an operator or an instructor for a commercial driver SB0075A -27- SB 75 New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 33-LS0139\B training school under AS 28.17;
(22) licensure, license renewal, certification, or certification renewal by the Department of Family and Community Services of an individual or entity, or payment from the Department of Family and Community Services to an individual or entity, subject to the requirements for a criminal history check under AS 47.05.310 for a foster home, child placement agency, and runaway shelter listed in AS 47.32.010(c), including an owner, officer, director, member, partner, employee, volunteer, or Enrolled SB 75 -28- contractor of an entity;
(23) licensure toas practicea audiologypharmacist or speech-languagepharmacy pathologytechnician under AS 08.11.08.80;
SB(24) 75licensure -28-to SB0075Apractice Newaudiology Textor Underlinedspeech-language [DELETEDpathology TEXTunder BRACKETED]AS 33-LS0139\B08.11. * Sec.
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1, 2, and 6 of this Act may continue to engage in the practice of audiology or speech-language pathology under the license until the license expires normally under AS 08.11.
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ThisSection 8 of this Act takes effect Julyimmediately 1,under 2024.AS 01.10.070(c).
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Except as provided in sec.
9 of this Act, this Act takes effect July 1, 2024.
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Action History
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(S) EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW SEE CHAPTER
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(S) Signed into law 8/30 CHAPTER 43 SLA 24
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(S) 9:15 A.M. 8/19/24 Transmitted to Governor
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(H) DP: STAPP, GALVIN, HANNAN, COULOMBE, ORTIZ, CRONK, TOMASZEWSKI, D.JOHNSON,
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Sponsors
- Wilson · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Wilson
Co-sponsors (0)
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Not signed on (64)
64 members have not signed on to this bill.
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