The proposed bill would update current statutes by adopting the Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists Compact, allowing licensed practitioners to practice across member states without obtaining separate licenses. This change aims to enhance interstate practice while ensuring public safety and regulatory authority remains at the state level. The bill establishes the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission to oversee compliance and implementation, ensuring practitioners meet specific qualifications and adhere to state laws. Key provisions include recognizing licenses from other member states, conducting criminal history checks, and allowing fees for Compact privileges.

Additionally, the bill introduces significant updates to the operational framework of the Commission, including its authority to initiate legal action against defaulting states and manage a comprehensive data system for tracking licensure and adverse actions. It mandates transparency in rulemaking processes and outlines the requirements for maintaining Compact privileges, such as compliance with remote state laws. The bill also streamlines legal language by updating section references and specifies an effective date of December 31, 2025, for the changes. Overall, these updates aim to modernize the regulatory framework for audiologists and speech-language pathologists while promoting cooperation among states and ensuring public health and safety.

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Introduced Version:
Senate Engrossed Version: 36-1940, 36-1940.01, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-1758.07, 36-1908, 36-1902, 36-1940.02, 36-1924, 92-544, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4128, 32-4222, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.04, 15-106
Chaptered Version: 36-1940, 36-1940.01, 41-619.51, 41-1758, 41-1758.01, 41-1758.07, 36-1908, 36-1902, 36-1940.02, 36-1924, 92-544, 41-619.57, 8-804, 41-619.55, 3-314, 8-105, 8-322, 8-463, 8-509, 8-802, 15-183, 15-503, 15-512, 15-534, 15-763.01, 15-782.02, 15-1330, 15-1881, 17-215, 28-3228, 28-3413, 32-122.02, 32-122.05, 32-122.06, 32-823, 32-1232, 32-1276.01, 32-1284, 32-1297.01, 32-1904, 32-1941, 32-1982, 32-2022, 32-2063, 32-2108.01, 32-2123, 32-2371, 32-3430, 32-3620, 32-3668, 32-3669, 32-3922, 32-3924, 32-4128, 32-4222, 36-113, 36-207, 36-411, 36-425.03, 36-446.04, 36-594.01, 36-594.02, 36-766.01, 36-882, 36-883.02, 36-897.01, 36-897.03, 36-3008, 41-619.53, 41-1964, 41-1967.01, 41-1968, 41-1969, 41-2814, 41-4025, 46-141, 46-321, 41-619.52, 41-1750, 13-3623, 35-146, 35-147, 41-1758.03, 41-1758.04, 15-106