The bill authorizes the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Counseling Compact, which facilitates the interstate practice of Licensed Professional Counselors. This Compact aims to enhance public access to counseling services while maintaining state regulatory authority over health and safety. It includes provisions for mutual recognition of licenses, cooperation in regulating multistate practices, support for military spouses, and the use of telehealth technology. The bill outlines the requirements for participation, including licensing standards and a framework for sharing licensure and disciplinary information among member states.

Additionally, the bill establishes a Counseling Compact Commission to oversee the regulation of Licensed Professional Counselors, detailing its authority and operational structure. It mandates that the Home State can take adverse actions against counselors and ensures that reported conduct from other states is prioritized similarly to in-state conduct. The Commission is responsible for maintaining a coordinated database for licensure information and conducting public hearings on proposed rules, with provisions for emergency rule adoption in urgent situations. The act will take effect 60 days after enactment, and any conflicts with existing state laws will be superseded by the Compact's provisions.