An Act relating to occupational therapist licensure; relating to occupational therapy assistant licensure; and relating to an occupational therapist licensure compact.

SB 172 establishes Alaska’s participation in the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing licensed occupational therapists and assistants from participating states to practice in Alaska without obtaining a separate Alaska license. The bill amends existing licensure laws to clarify who may provide occupational therapy services (e.g., students, federal employees, or those with compact privileges) and requires the licensing board to implement the compact. Key provisions enable cross-state practice while preserving each state’s regulatory authority to protect public health and safety. This affects occupational therapy professionals seeking to work across state lines and patients accessing services in multiple jurisdictions.