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HB 482PENNSYLVANIASession 2025-2026State BillSigned into law

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Pennsylvania Enacts Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact to Allow Multi-State Practice

Original title: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and duties on the Governor, the Secretary of the Commonwealth and the Compact.

Last action · July 20, 2026: Act No. 28 of 2026, July 20, 2026Sponsors: Brandon Markosek and 24 others

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What This Bill Does

Pennsylvania authorizes joining the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing occupational therapists and assistants to practice across member states through a . The State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure is directed to promulgate temporary regulations and accept compact privilege applications within 180 days.

Why it matters

Licensed occupational therapists and therapy assistants in Pennsylvania can gain the legal ability to practice in other member states without obtaining separate licenses, while out-of-state practitioners can similarly practice in Pennsylvania under compact rules.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Occupational Therapists

Licensed occupational therapists gain the ability to apply for a compact privilege to practice in other member states under streamlined rules.

Directly affected

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Certified assistants can obtain multi-state practice privileges while remaining under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.

Directly affected

State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure

The board is tasked with promulgating temporary regulations, processing background checks, and issuing compact privileges within 180 days.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Compact Privilege?

It is an authorization granted by a remote member state that is equivalent to a license, allowing a licensee from another member state to practice occupational therapy within that .

What are the requirements to obtain a Compact Privilege?

Applicants must hold a license with no encumbrances, possess a valid US Social Security Number or National Practitioner Identification number, pass a criminal background check, pay all applicable fees, and meet any jurisprudence requirements of the .

How does this act affect active duty military personnel and their spouses?

Active duty military personnel or their spouses designate a where they hold a current license in good standing and may retain that designation during active duty service.

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News Coverage

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Meeting to consider SB 331 and SB 571; and HB 78, HB 80, HB 482, HB 554, HB 668 and HB 1961

Pennsylvania Senate RepublicansFeb 3, 2026

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Where This Stands

Current status: Signed into law.

Procedural history

26 actions

Jul 20, 2026Governor of Pennsylvania
Act No. 28 of 2026, July 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026Governor of PennsylvaniaEnrolled
Approved by the Governor, July 20, 2026
Jul 13, 2026Governor of PennsylvaniaEnrolled
Presented to the Governor, July 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026Senate
Signed in Senate, July 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026House
Signed in House, July 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026HouseFloor
House concurred in Senate amendments, July 12, 2026 (201-0)

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Jul 12, 2026House
Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, July 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026HouseCommittee
Referred to RULES, July 12, 2026
Jul 12, 2026House
In the House
Jul 11, 2026SenateFloor
Third consideration and final passage, July 11, 2026 (50-0)
Jul 10, 2026SenateCommittee
Re-reported as committed, July 10, 2026
Mar 16, 2026SenateCommittee
Re-referred to APPROPRIATIONS, March 16, 2026
Mar 16, 2026SenateFloor
Second consideration, March 16, 2026
Feb 4, 2026SenateIntroduced
First consideration, Feb. 4, 2026
Feb 4, 2026Senate
Reported as amended, Feb. 4, 2026
Jul 14, 2025SenateCommittee
Referred to CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, July 14, 2025
Jul 14, 2025Senate
In the Senate
Jul 1, 2025HouseFloor
Third consideration and final passage, July 1, 2025 (199-3)
Jul 1, 2025HouseCommittee
Re-reported as committed, July 1, 2025
Jun 30, 2025House
Re-committed to APPROPRIATIONS, June 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025HouseFloor
Second consideration, June 30, 2025
Jun 30, 2025HouseCommittee
Re-reported as committed, June 30, 2025
Jun 17, 2025House
Re-committed to RULES, June 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025HouseIntroduced
First consideration, June 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025House
Reported as amended, June 17, 2025
Feb 4, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, Feb. 4, 2025

Version history & redline

3 versions on file

Comparing Printer's No. 1942 → Printer's No. 2867

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SENATE AMENDED PRIOR PRINTER'S NO. 465 NOS. 465, 1942 PRINTER'S NO. 1942 2867 THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE BILL No. 482 Session of 2025 INTRODUCED BY MARKOSEK, BURGOS, FREEMAN, HARKINS, SAPPEY, DONAHUE, GIRAL, SANCHEZ, GUENST, VENKAT, HANBIDGE, HILL- EVANS, KHAN, HOHENSTEIN, DALEY, SHUSTERMAN, DEASY, GREEN, MADDEN AND MADDEN, CEPEDA-FREYTIZ, WEBSTER AND BOYD, FEBRUARY 4, 2025 AS REPORTED FROM COMMITTEE ON SENATOR STEFANO, CONSUMER PROTECTION AND PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, IN SENATE, AS AMENDED, JUNE 17, 2025 FEBRUARY 4, 2026 AN ACT Authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Interstate Compact; providing for the form of the compact; and imposing additional powers and […] Assembly hereby signifies in advance its approval and ratification of such compact: SECTION 1. PURPOSE The purpose of this Compact is to facilitate interstate<--

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Discoveries

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Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Transition to Multi-State Licensure

Pennsylvania shifts from single-state licensing exclusivity to mutual recognition of occupational therapy licenses through an interstate compact commission.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure Occupational Therapy Compact Commission

Connected Entities

Governor of Pennsylvania, Federal Bureau of Investigation, State Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure and 4 more

PersonGovernor of Pennsylvania“Authorized to execute the compact on behalf of the state.”Map →

OrganizationFederal Bureau of Investigation“Conducts criminal history record checks for applicants.”Map →

OrganizationState Board of Occupational Therapy Education and Licensure“Tasked with promulgating temporary regulations and accepting compact privilege a”Map →

locationCommonwealth of Pennsylvania“The state enacting the legislation.”Map →

PersonSecretary of the Commonwealth“Receives verified copies of the compact and publishes notices in the Pennsylvani”Map →

OrganizationNational Practitioners Data Bank“Repository where adverse actions restricting practice are reported.”Map →

OrganizationOccupational Therapy Compact Commission“The national administrative body consisting of all states that have enacted the ”Map →

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What This Bill Does

Who It Affects

Key Facts

Frequently Asked Questions

News Coverage

Meeting to consider SB 331 and SB 571; and HB 78, HB 80, HB 482, HB 554, HB 668 and HB 1961

Where This Stands

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