NM HB 13: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT
New Mexico has passed the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact, allowing occupational therapists to practice across state lines without additional licensing; this change enhances telehealth service delivery.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on September 3, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Occupational therapists and telehealth providers operating in New Mexico and other member states. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate implementation; no specific deadline stated.. 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
Occupational therapists can now practice in multiple states under a single license, streamlining telehealth services.
Who it affects
Occupational therapists and telehealth providers operating in New Mexico and other member states.
What you must do
Ensure compliance with the new compact regulations and verify eligibility for cross-state practice.
Deadline
Immediate implementation; no specific deadline stated.
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