Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact
Sponsor: Mary Beth Carozza (District 38)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 94 (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Entering into the Interstate Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact; stating the purpose of the Compact; requiring a state to meet certain requirements to participate in the Compact; establishing certain duties of member states; authorizing a certain state to charge a certain fee for granting a certain compact privilege; requiring certain occupational therapists or occupational therapy assistants to meet certain eligibility requirements to receive certain licensure and exercise a certain privilege; etc.
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Testimony (14)
MGA witness listFAV 13FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Gowe-Lambert, Dorrie | Building Bridges Pediatric Services Salisbury, MD | Oral |
| FAV | Arneson, Emilylobbyist | Kennedy Krieger Institute | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Bennardi, Maryland Department of Health /Office of Governmen | Maryland Dept. of Health | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Witten, Jenniferlobbyist | Maryland Hospital Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Orosz, Samantha | Maryland Rural Health Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nickerson, Sherrylobbyist | Old Line Government Affairs | Oral |
| FAV | Faulkner, Rachael | Public Policy Partners | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brocato, Barbaralobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Gowe-Lambert, Dorri | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lawson, Sonia | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lininger, Brettlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Carozza, Senator Carozzalegislator | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Welch, Noelle | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Carozza, Senator Mary Beth | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
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…
FAVBrocato, 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…
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…