The proposed bill would significantly update current statutes by introducing the Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists Compact, which allows licensed professionals to practice across member states without obtaining additional licenses. Key changes include the stipulation that Compact privileges remain valid until the expiration of the home state license, and that licensees must comply with the Compact's requirements and the laws of the remote states where they provide services. The bill also establishes the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission, which will oversee the Compact's implementation, maintain a coordinated database for licensure and adverse actions, and have the authority to initiate legal action against member states that fail to comply with Compact provisions.

Additionally, the bill proposes updates to the governance and operational structure of the Commission, including provisions for hiring employees, managing finances, and ensuring transparency in meetings. It also introduces a data system for tracking licensure and adverse actions, outlines the rulemaking process, and specifies procedures for dispute resolution. The bill will remove outdated section references and add new sections to the statutes, with an effective date set for December 31, 2025. Overall, these updates aim to modernize the regulatory framework for audiologists and speech-language pathologists, enhancing access to care while ensuring public safety and compliance among member states.

Statutes affected:
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