Cooper signs bill recognizing occupational therapy licenses of other states - carolinajournal.com
North Carolina now recognizes occupational therapy licenses from other states, reducing barriers for out-of-state telehealth providers.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on July 30, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Occupational therapists licensed in other states who wish to practice in North Carolina via telehealth or in person. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Not specified in the excerpt; assume immediate effect upon signing.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telehealth Cross-State Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
North Carolina Governor Cooper signed a bill recognizing occupational therapy licenses from other states, allowing out-of-state OTs to practice without obtaining a separate North Carolina license.
Who it affects
Occupational therapists licensed in other states who wish to practice in North Carolina via telehealth or in person.
What you must do
Out-of-state occupational therapists should verify their current license is in good standing and can be used to practice in North Carolina under the new recognition law.
Deadline
Not specified in the excerpt; assume immediate effect upon signing.
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