The State Assembly has passed a bill written by a local representative that aims to provide greater opportunity for people in Wisconsin to receive needed mental health help.
Assembly Bill 537, written by Assemblyman Paul Tittl of Manitowoc is also known as the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact Bill, or PSYPACT.
Tittl explained in a news release that “PSYPACT provides greater opportunity for people in Wisconsin to receive needed mental health help. It does so by allowing psychologists to practice either in person or other than in-person across state lines in states which have enacted the compact. As a result, quick and efficient access to mental health resources will be greatly increased.”
The Bill received bipartisan support and passed during the Assembly floor session, and now awaits scheduling in the Senate.