The bill proposes that New Jersey join the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, which aims to improve access to audiology and speech-language pathology services across state lines by allowing for the mutual recognition of licenses among member states. This compact preserves each state's regulatory authority while facilitating cooperation, supporting military spouses, and enabling telehealth technology. Key requirements for practitioners include maintaining an active home state license, undergoing criminal background checks, and adhering to the practice laws of the state where services are provided. The bill also establishes a framework for the enforcement of subpoenas issued by licensing boards in member states and prioritizes reported conduct from other member states as if it occurred within the home state.

Additionally, the bill creates the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission, which will oversee the implementation of the compact, maintain financial records, and coordinate joint investigations among member states. The commission will consist of delegates from each member state's licensing board and will have the authority to adopt rules, conduct public hearings, and manage a coordinated database of licensure and adverse action information. The bill outlines the commission's operational procedures, financial responsibilities, and provisions for member states to withdraw under specific conditions, ensuring that the compact's provisions are severable and designed to achieve its intended purposes.