NM
New Mexico House Bill HB392

New Mexico 2023 Regular Session

New Mexico House Bill HB392

Introduced
2/13/23  

Caption

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Impact

The impactful aspects of this legislation include the enhancement of public access to occupational therapy while preserving state regulatory authority to ensure public safety. By enabling occupational therapists from one member state to practice in another, it aims to streamline the licensure process and reduce barriers to intergovernmental practice. Under the compact, states are also required to participate in a data-sharing system which will track licensure and any adverse actions taken against an occupational therapist. This move is expected to bolster public confidence in the quality of services provided across state lines.

Summary

House Bill 392, titled the Occupational Therapy Licensure Interstate Compact, aims to facilitate the practice of occupational therapy across state lines by establishing a regulatory framework for member states. The bill promotes seamless licensure recognition among participating states, thereby increasing access to occupational therapy services for patients, especially in areas where services may be limited. Key provisions of the compact allow for occupational therapists to offer services in member states without needing a separate license from each state, provided they maintain an active license in their home state.

Contention

Notable points of contention include concerns over how this compact might affect state control over health professions. While proponents argue that it will standardize practices and facilitate greater access to healthcare services, opponents warn that it could lead to variations in the quality of care and regulations, as different states may have different standards for occupational therapy practice. Additionally, the handling of adverse actions and disciplinary measures across states raises questions as to how these issues will be equitably managed under an interstate framework.

Latest HB392 Activity

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NM HB81

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

NM HB173

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

NM SB172

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

NM HB222

Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, occupational therapists authorized to practice on a limited basis among compact states

NM SB167

Occupational therapy, Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, occupational therapists authorized to practice on a limited basis among compact states

NM SB0073

Occupational therapy licensure compact.

NM S2623

Creates the occupational therapy licensure compact that would allow licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in all states that join the compact.

NM H7945

Creates the occupational therapy licensure compact that would allow licensed occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants to practice in all states that join the compact.

NM SB155

Create occupational therapy licensure compact

NM H0909

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

Similar Bills

NM HB81

Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact

NM HB82

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

LA SB186

Provides relative to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact. (1/1/24) (EN SEE FISC NOTE SG RV See Note)

LA SB203

Provides relative to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. (gov sig) (EG DECREASE SG RV See Note)

SD HB1183

Authorize the state's participation in the interstate compact on occupational therapy licensure.

NM HB248

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

LA SB86

Provides relative to the Louisiana Mental Health Counselor Licensing Act. (2/3 - CA7s2.1(A)) (1/1/14)

WV HB4731

To establish the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact