Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact
Sponsor: Delegate CharlesCommittee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 158 (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Entering into the Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact; stating the purpose of the Compact; requiring a state to meet certain requirements to participate in the Compact; requiring certain audiologists and speech-language pathologists to meet certain eligibility requirements to exercise the privilege to practice; requiring member states to recognize the right of an audiologist or a speech-language pathologist to practice via telehealth under certain circumstances; etc.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 11FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Adams , Susan | American Speech-Language-Hearing Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arnold, Christopher | Defense-State Liaison Office | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Arneson, Emilylobbyist | Kennedy Krieger Institute | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Robinson, Candace | MDH | Oral |
| FAV | Bennardi, Maryland Department of Health /Office of Governmen | Maryland Dept. of Health | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Mezzomo, Angela | Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Trotter, Dawn | Maryland Speech-Language-Hearing Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nickerson, Sherrylobbyist | Old Line Government Affairs | Oral |
| FAV | Kalfas, Nahale | The Council of State Governments | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Charles, Delegate Charleslegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Lininger, Brettlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Brocato, Barbaralobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Wise, Steve | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Charles, Delegate Nick | House of Delegate | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Spoor , Dr. Alicia | Maryland Academy of Audiology | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
House of DelegateFWA 1
MDHFAV 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVNickerson, SherryOld Line Government AffairsRegistered for: Maryland Green Industry Council; Wireless Infrastructure Association; New Venture Fund; Maryland Association of Green Industries, Inc.; Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake; FEi Systems…
FAVLininger, BrettRegistered for: Aflac (American Family Life Assurance Company); Amazon.com Services, LLC; American International Group; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Brookfield Power US Asset Management LLC; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC…
UNFBrocato, BarbaraRegistered for: Acorn Health; American Physical Therapy Association Maryland - APTA MD; Arthritis & Rheumatism Associates, P.C.; Associates in Radiation Medicine; League for People with Disabilities, The; Maryland Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics…