Senate Majority Leader Cynthia Stone Creem is not giving up on a bill that would enable psychologists to practice across state lines, legally and ethically, without necessitating they become licensed in every state.
Creem filed a petition last year accompanied by legislation (Bill S.1980) to establish a Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Act (PSYPACT) in Massachusetts, an initiative of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB).
“PSYPACT regulates psychologists practicing tele-psychology across state lines and also temporary, in person, face to face practice,” said Robert Azrak, Ed.D., a licensed psychologist who is a staunch advocate of the bill.
“The legislation is important for continuity of care. For example, ...
