The "Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact" is a newly enacted law designed to enhance the practice of audiology and speech-language pathology across state lines. Its primary goals include improving public access to these services while preserving state regulatory authority for public health and safety. The compact facilitates mutual recognition of licenses among member states, supports military spouses, and promotes the use of telehealth technology. It establishes definitions for key terms and outlines the requirements for practitioners to obtain and maintain a compact privilege to practice in member states, including compliance with state laws and procedures for handling adverse actions.

Additionally, the bill creates the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Compact Commission, which will oversee the regulation of practitioners across member states. The commission will consist of appointed delegates from each member state and will have the authority to create bylaws, establish a code of ethics, and maintain a coordinated database for tracking licensure and adverse actions. The bill also includes provisions for qualified immunity for commission members, mandates data submission from member states, and outlines a framework for dispute resolution and enforcement of the compact's rules. The compact will take effect once enacted by the tenth member state and is designed to be liberally construed, with conflicting state laws being superseded by its provisions.