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House panel advances Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact after technical amendment
Summary
The Committee on House Health and Human Services heard proponent testimony and adopted a technical amendment before passing HB 2533, which would enact the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact to give occupational therapists and assistants interstate practice privileges; fiscal note lists $65,500 and one FTE and the bill would take effect 07/01/2026 upon publication and threshold membership.
The Committee on House Health and Human Services on Feb. 4 heard testimony in favor of House Bill 2533, which would adopt the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact and allow occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice across member states under compact privileges.
Danica Short, an adviser in the Revisor’s Office, summarized the bill’s provisions, including requirements for member states, a compact commission, a coordinated database for licensure and disciplinary information, procedures for joint investigations and adverse actions, and rulemaking…
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