2021 House Bill 5489 / 2022 Public Act 255

Authorize state entry to multi-state “psychology interjurisdictional compact”

Introduced in the House

Oct. 28, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Felicia Brabec (D-55)

To authorize Michigan’s entry into a multi-state psychology interjurisdictional compact that permits psychologists licensed in one member state to also practice in other member states. The bill would prescribe rules and definitions for this.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy

Dec. 2, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 9, 2021

Passed in the House 95 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 14, 2021

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

June 23, 2022

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 7, 2022

Passed in the Senate 31 to 0 (details)

To authorize Michigan’s entry into a multi-state psychology interjurisdictional compact that permits psychologists licensed in one member state to also practice in other member states. The bill would prescribe rules and definitions for this.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 22, 2022