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Permanent Rules - Please read before applying for licensure

Effective August 14, 2025, there are new permanent rules affecting licensing requirements and other parts of psychology licensing. Please make sure to review the updated rules to see how you may be affected. The rules can be found under chapter 246-924 WAC and the CR-103 filed July 14, 2025 (PDF).

Notice of PSYPACT Proposed Rulemaking

The Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT) Commission has published proposed rules for consideration and comment. The proposed rules are on PSYPACT's website.

The proposed rules are being considered to:

  • Add a residency definition as specified in the PSYPACT Legislation (Article IV B 2 j and Article V B 2 j).
  • Provide a better understanding of the grounds on which an authorization application can be denied, or a previously issued authorization can be revoked, by providing clear grounds for denying or revoking a PSYPACT authorization.
  • Expand the appeals process to cover denials and revocations separately for clarity.
  • Revise the numbering of the entire rule to align the new additions better.

These proposed rules are open for a 60-day public comment period for stakeholders interested in providing comments. Written comments may be submitted to the PSYPACT Commission via the PSYPACT website. The deadline for submitting written comments is October 3, 2025.