What is PSYPACT?
The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, commonly known as PSYPACT, is an agreement that allows licensed psychologists to practice their expertise across state lines. This innovative compact facilitates the provision of telepsychology services, ensuring individuals have easier access to the mental health care they need, regardless of their location.
Breaking Down the Barriers
Historically, practitioners faced complex and often cumbersome regulations when providing services to clients located in different states. This regulatory maze created hurdles for both professionals and individuals seeking support. PSYPACT was established to break down these barriers, streamlining the process and enabling licensed practitioners to serve clients across participating states without the need for additional licenses.
How PSYPACT Works
At its core, PSYPACT enables licensed psychologists to practice within member states as long as they meet the compact’s eligibility criteria. This compact is built on the foundation of shared responsibility, ensuring high standards of care and ethical practice. Participating states maintain their own regulatory authority while collaborating under the PSYPACT framework.
Benefits of PSYPACT
- Increased Access to Care:Individuals seeking mental health services can connect with qualified professionals more easily, regardless of geographical limitations.
- Professional Mobility:Practitioners can extend their reach to clients in multiple states without the complexity of obtaining additional licenses
- Efficient Telepsychology:PSYPACT supports the provision of secure, effective telepsychology services, enabling professionals to connect with clients remotely.
PSYPACT® PARTICIPATING STATES (40 ENACTED, 39 EFFECTIVE)
| Alabama – AL SB 102 (Enacted 3/18/2021; Effective 6/1/2021) |
| Arizona – AZ HB 2503 (Enacted on 5/17/2016; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| Arkansas – AR HB 1760 (Enacted 4/25/2021; Effective (11/18/2021) |
| Colorado – CO HB 1017 (Enacted 4/12/2018; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands – CNMI HB 22-80 (Enacted and Effective 10/24/2022) |
| Connecticut -CT S 2(Enacted 5/24/2022; Effective 10/1/2022) |
| Delaware – DE HB 172 (Enacted 6/27/2019; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| District of Columbia – DC B 145 (Enacted and Effective 4/2/2021) |
| Florida -FL H 33(Enacted 5/25/2023; Effective 7/1/2023) |
| Georgia – GA HB 26 (Enacted 4/23/2019; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| Idaho – ID S 1305 (Enacted 3/23/2022; Effective 7/1/2022) |
| Illinois – IL HB 1853 (Enacted 8/22/2018, Effective 7/1/2020) |
| Indiana -IN S 365(Enacted 3/10/2022; Effective 7/1/2022) |
| Kansas – KS SB 170 (Enacted 5/17/2021; Effective 1/1/2022) |
| Kentucky – KY HB 38 (Enacted 3/18/2021; Effective 6/28/2021) |
| Maine – ME HB 631 (Enacted 6/22/2021; Effective 10/18/2021) |
| Maryland – MD HB 970 (Enacted and Effective 5/18/2021) |
| Michigan -MI H 5489(Enacted 12/22/2022; Effective 3/29/2023) |
| Minnesota – MN SB 193 (Enacted 5/25/2021; Effective 5/26/2021) |
| Missouri – MO HB 1719/MO SB 660 (Enacted 6/1/2018; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| Nebraska – NE L 1034 (Enacted 4/23/2018; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| Nevada – NV AB 429 (Enacted on 5/26/2017; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| New Hampshire- NH SB 232 (Enacted 7/10/2019; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| New Jersey -NJ A 4205(Enacted 9/24/2021; Effective 11/23/2021) |
| North Carolina – NC 361 (Enacted 7/1/2020; Effective 3/1/2021) |
| North Dakota – ND S 2205 (Enacted 4/13/2023; Effective 8/1/2023) |
| Ohio -OH S 2 (Enacted 4/27/2021; Effective 7/26/2021) |
| Oklahoma – OK HB 1057 (Enacted 4/29/2019; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| Pennsylvania- PA SB 67(Enacted 5/8/2020; Effective 7/8/2020) |
| Rhode Island -RI H 7501(Enacted 6/21/2022; Effective7/1/2023) |
| South Carolina -SC H 3204(Enacted 5/16/2023; Effective7/17/2023) |
| Tennessee -TN S 161 (Enacted and Effective 5/11/2021) |
| Texas – TX HB 1501 (Enacted 6/10/2019; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| Utah – UT SB 106 (Enacted on 3/17/2017; Effective 7/1/2020) |
| Virginia- VA SB 760(Enacted 4/11/2020; Effective 1/1/2021) |
| Washington -WA H 1286(Enacted 3/4/2022; Effective 6/9/2022) |
| West Virginia – WV SB 668 (Enacted 4/21/2021; Effective 11/18/2021) |
| Wisconsin -WI A 537 (Enacted 2/4/2022; Effective 2/6/2022) |
| Wyoming – WY S 26 (Enacted 2/15/2023; Effective 2/15/2023) |
ENACTED, NOT YET EFFECTIVE
| Vermont – VT H 282 (Enacted 6/1/2023; Effective Tentatively 7/1/2024) |
ENACTED, UNDER FURTHER REVIEW (* indicates PSYPACT legislation has been enacted in a state but has not been formally adopted by the PSYPACT Commission. PSYPACT authorizations are not yet valid in this state.)
N/A
ACTIVE PSYPACT LEGISLATION (*Please note the following states have introduced PSYPACT legislation
but have not yet enacted PSYPACT and therefore are not considered PSYPACT participating states.)
Massachusetts – MA S1980 and MA H2986
New York – NY S 6883
Currently Dr. Joy is a PSYPACT member – if you are in a PSYPACT state you may inquire about receiving therapy with her.