A bill for an act enacting the psychology interjurisdictional compact.

Iowa's SSB 3116 enacts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, allowing licensed psychologists to provide telepsychology services across state lines and offer up to 30 days of temporary in-person care annually in another participating state without needing a new license. This directly affects licensed psychologists seeking to serve clients in other compact states and their clients, particularly in rural or underserved areas. Key mechanisms include creating a shared system for verifying licenses and disciplinary records between states, requiring psychologists to notify the receiving state before temporary practice, and defining "telepsychology" as service delivery via technology. The compact prioritizes public safety by ensuring psychologists meet licensing standards and enabling states to share enforcement information. It does not apply to permanent practice or psychologists licensed in both states.