H.B. No. 932 introduces a new Subchapter I to Chapter 454 of the Occupations Code, establishing the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. This Compact aims to facilitate the interstate practice of Occupational Therapy, enhancing public access to services while preserving state regulatory authority. It includes provisions for mutual recognition of licenses among member states, improved public health protection, and support for military spouses. The bill outlines definitions related to the Compact and sets requirements for member states, such as licensing Occupational Therapists and maintaining complaint investigation mechanisms. It also emphasizes the importance of criminal background checks and compliance with the Commission's rules.

The bill establishes the Occupational Therapy Compact Commission to oversee the implementation of the Compact, detailing the governance structure, roles of delegates, and the functions of an Executive Committee. The Commission will maintain a coordinated database for licensure and investigative information, enforce compliance, and resolve disputes among member states. It allows for public input in the rulemaking process and specifies enforcement mechanisms, including the ability to initiate legal action against defaulting member states. The Compact will take effect once enacted by the tenth member state, with provisions for withdrawal and amendments, and is set to be administered by the state's Occupational Therapy Licensure Board, effective September 1, 2025.

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