WHY IS A COMPACT NEEDED?

• It will allow occupational therapy practitioners to practice in all states that have joined the interstate compact.
• It will increase opportunities for practice in multiple states; specifically with telehealth service delivery and those individuals living on the border of state lines.
• It will decrease gaps in obtaining a license in a timely manner for military families or other families who move between states frequently.
• It will address shortages in rural areas and specific practice areas and decreases paying for multiple state license and continuing education

    HOW DOES THE COMPACT WORK? 

• Once your state has signed the interstate compact bill into law, you can practice in states who have enacted the compact bill
• The OT Compact Commission will convene in 2023 to establish the rules and regulations of the interstate compact
• You can opt to maintain your individual state license or opt for a "multi state license" when you renew your state license after 2023

   WHO HAS ENACTED COMPACT LEGISLATION? 

• As of August 2022, 22 states have joined the national OT compact, and 10 states have pending legislation in 2023.
• Current neighboring states Wisconsin and Ohio have passed legislation. Indiana has pending legislation.
• Check out the OT Compact Map for the latest information on which states have enacted compact legislation. 
• Compact privilege applications are expected to open in late 2023 or early 2024. 

                                                                                           MICHIGAN UPDATES

• September 2022, legislation was submitted and was not voted in, however there was bipartisan support.
• Representative Julie Rogers has offered to support and resubmit the bill in early 2023.
• Continued advocacy efforts with our state representatives and throughout the profession will continue throughout 2023 to increase bipartisan cosponsorship support of this bill.
• The Michigan Psychology Association and the Michigan Physical Therapy Association has pending legislation on an interstate compact. 
• We need your voice... write to your representative, meet your representative and/or attend Lansing Lobby Day to advocate for the interstate compact in Michigan.