HB0117

Official summary

Bill Summary - 22LSO-0402 Bill No.: HB0117 Effective: 7/1/2022 12:00:00 AM LSO No.: 22LSO-0402 Enrolled Act No.: HEA No. 0034 Chapter No.: 54 Prime Sponsor: Kinner Catch Title: Occupational therapy licensure compact. Subject: Facilitation of interstate practice of occupational therapy. Summary/Major Elements: This act enters the State into a formal agreement with other member states to facilitate the interstate practice of occupational therapy through the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact). Under the OT Compact, Occupational Therapists and Occupational Therapy Assistants licensed in a Compact member state may practice in other Compact member states through means of a “compact privilege,” which is equivalent to a license. The Compact establishes an interstate commission, composed of member state officials, to carry out the Compact’s purposes. This act does not impact practitioners licensed under the Occupational Therapy Practice Act but does broaden the Board of Occupational Therapy's authority so that the Board may administer the OT Compact on behalf of Wyoming. Comments: Creates a major program; Popular name: "The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact (OT Compact)" The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.