PSYPACT: 26 states have now passed laws allowing interstate practice - apaservices.org
PSYPACT now includes 26 states, expanding interstate practice for psychologists. Telehealth platforms and behavioral-health providers must update compliance to leverage new compact members.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Ongoing; check state adoption dates for immediate applicability.. 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
PSYPACT now has 26 member states, allowing licensed psychologists in those states to practice across state lines without additional licenses.
Who it affects
Telehealth platforms, virtual specialty clinics, behavioral-health providers, e-prescribers
What you must do
Verify if your state is a PSYPACT member and update credentialing processes to enable cross-state practice.
Deadline
Ongoing; check state adoption dates for immediate applicability.
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