H.B. No. 932 introduces a new Subchapter I to Chapter 454 of the Occupations Code, establishing the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. This Compact is designed to facilitate the interstate practice of Occupational Therapy, enhancing public access to services while maintaining state regulatory authority. It includes provisions for mutual recognition of licenses among member states, cooperation in regulating multi-state practices, and support for military spouses. The bill outlines requirements for member states, such as licensing Occupational Therapists and Assistants, maintaining a data system, and implementing complaint investigation procedures. It also details the criteria for Licensees to exercise Compact Privileges, including holding a valid license in their Home State and completing a criminal background check.

The bill further establishes the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission to oversee the implementation and administration of the Compact, detailing the roles and responsibilities of delegates, including voting rights and the process for filling vacancies. It mandates annual meetings and allows for additional meetings as needed. The Commission is empowered to maintain a coordinated database containing licensure and adverse action information, enforce compliance with the Compact's provisions, and resolve disputes among Member States. The bill outlines the implementation timeline, which will take effect once enacted by the tenth Member State, and includes provisions for withdrawal from the Compact, ensuring existing agreements remain valid as long as they do not conflict with the Compact. The administration of the Compact will be overseen by the state's Occupational Therapy Licensure Board, which is authorized to adopt necessary rules for implementation.

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