The bill establishes the Occupational Therapist Licensure Compact in Minnesota, which aims to facilitate the interstate practice of occupational therapy, thereby improving public access to services while ensuring public health and safety. It allows for mutual recognition of licenses among member states, enabling occupational therapists and assistants to practice across state lines more easily. The compact preserves state regulatory authority and includes detailed definitions and requirements for member states, such as maintaining a data system for licensees and implementing criminal background checks. It also outlines the conditions under which licensees can exercise compact privileges, including the necessity of maintaining a valid home state license and compliance with the laws of the remote state.

Additionally, the bill creates the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, a joint public agency responsible for overseeing the compact's implementation. Each member state will have one delegate to the commission, which will establish bylaws, a code of ethics, and uniform rules. The commission is empowered to conduct investigations, manage finances, and ensure compliance among member states, while also providing qualified immunity for its members and staff. The bill emphasizes the enforcement of the compact's provisions, allowing the commission to take legal action against states that default on their obligations, and outlines the process for a state to withdraw from the compact. Overall, the legislation aims to streamline the licensing process for occupational therapists and enhance cooperation among states in regulating the profession.