AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH LANGUAGE COMPACT

SB 104 creates an interstate compact to allow audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in one state to practice in other participating states without obtaining separate licenses. It establishes a "compact privilege" that recognizes existing licenses across member states, with practice governed by the patient's location (not the provider's home state). The bill aims to increase access to these services for patients, support military spouses relocating, and enable telehealth use, while requiring states to share disciplinary records to protect public safety. It does not change state licensing authority but streamlines cross-state practice for qualified professionals.