PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT

SB 106 establishes New Mexico's participation in the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, enabling licensed psychologists to provide telepsychology services (via video/phone) and up to 30 days of in-person practice annually in other participating states. It directly affects psychologists seeking to serve clients across state lines and expands public access to mental health care in underserved areas. Key provisions include mutual recognition of licenses between compact states, mandatory sharing of disciplinary records through a coordinated database, and requiring psychologists to hold an "E.Passport" for telepractice or an "interjurisdictional practice certificate" for temporary in-person work. The compact prioritizes public safety by ensuring psychologists comply with each state's practice laws while streamlining cross-state service delivery.