Enters into the Counseling Compact. (BDR 54-129)

AB 163 enters Nevada into the Counseling Compact, an agreement allowing licensed professional counselors from member states to practice in Nevada without obtaining a separate Nevada license. The bill requires counselors to maintain current home-state licensure, notify the Compact Commission, meet continuing education standards, and pass state-specific law assessments. It directly affects licensed counselors seeking multistate practice and Nevada’s Board of Examiners, which must share investigatory information with the Compact’s database. Key provisions include enabling telehealth counseling across member states and treating Compact practice as equivalent to Nevada-licensed counseling. This creates a streamlined process for counselors while maintaining public safety through shared disciplinary reporting.