The bill establishes the Counseling Compact, designed to enhance the interstate practice of licensed professional counselors and improve public access to counseling services. It creates a framework for mutual recognition of licenses among member states while maintaining each state's regulatory authority to ensure public health and safety. Key objectives include fostering cooperation among states, supporting military spouses, and enabling the use of telehealth technology. The compact also sets forth the requirements for states to participate, defines essential terms related to professional counseling, and outlines the process for counselors to obtain and maintain the privilege to practice across state lines.

Additionally, the bill establishes the Counseling Compact Commission, which will oversee the regulation of licensed professional counselors in member states. The commission will have the authority to create bylaws, maintain financial records, and conduct joint investigations, while ensuring public transparency through open meetings. It also details procedures for public hearings, rulemaking, and emergency rules, as well as mechanisms for dispute resolution and enforcement among member states. The compact will take effect once enacted by the tenth member state, with provisions for withdrawal and amendment, ensuring that member states comply with its regulations while allowing for the enforcement of existing state laws that do not conflict with the compact.