SSB 3116: Enacting the psychology interjurisdictional compact

What it does

This bill creates an interstate compact to allow psychologists from other states to practice telepsychology with patients living in Iowa, to practice “face-to-face” psychology on a temporary basis in Iowa, and to allow Iowa psychologists to practice telepsychology with patients in other states. The compact is intended to authorize regulatory authorities to afford legal recognition, in a manner consistent with the terms of the compact, to psychologists licensed in another state. The compact does not apply when a psychologist is licensed in both the “home” and “receiving” states. A commission is created to oversee the compact, which is effective upon the enactment into law by the seventh compact state.

Senate subcommittee · named February 5, 2026

• Sen. Mark Costello (R) · mark.costello@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Catelin Drey (D) · catelin.drey@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Dennis Guth (R) · dennis.guth@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: AARP Iowa; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy

In plain words

1. February 4, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Health and Human Services committee
2. February 5, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Costello, Drey and Guth
3. February 9, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 12, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2339