Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateAlaskaIntroduced
HB 173: An Act relating to occupational therapist licensure; relating to occupational therapy assistant licensure; relating to an occupational therapist licensure compact; relating to an executive administrator for the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; relating to physical therapist licensure; relating to physical therapist assistant licensure; relating to audiologist licensure; relating to speech-language pathologist licensure; and relating to national criminal history record checks.
Nellie Jimmie
HB 173 status: Introduced — (H) FN2: (CED) (updated Sep 8, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Overall Score
63OUT OF 100
Score:63/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 60/100
Constitutionality95%
Bipartisan80%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
An Act relating to occupational therapist licensure; relating to occupational therapy assistant licensure; relating to an occupational therapist licensure compact; relating to an executive administrator for the State Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Board; relating to physical therapist licensure; relating to physical therapist assistant licensure; relating to audiologist licensure; relating to speech-language pathologist licensure; and relating to national criminal history record checks.. Currently in House.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Increases professional mobility via the OT compact
- Streamlines administrative processes for therapist licensure
- Reduces regulatory barriers for out-of-state practitioners
Risks
- Incurs initial administrative implementation costs
- Requires transition time for current licensees
- Creates potential short-term burden on board staffing
Society
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Potential increase in availability of therapy services
- Eases cross-state migration for health professionals
- Ensures consistent service quality through standardized licensing
Risks
- Possible regulatory friction between compact members
- Reduces state-specific oversight over foreign-trained practitioners
- May alter local labor market dynamics for clinicians
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Formalizes role of executive administrator for boards
- Standardizes criminal history record checks for all licensees
- Provides clearer structure for multi-state licensing oversight
Risks
- Concentrates administrative authority in appointed positions
- Increases reliance on out-of-state reporting databases
- Potential for data privacy friction in background checks
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
65%
Benefits
- Ensures comprehensive vetting of therapy professionals
- Maintains professional standards across state borders
- Strengthens public safety via national background checks
Risks
- Dependence on cross-state information sharing for discipline
- Risk of standardization masking specific local safety needs
- Challenges in managing rapid response to multi-state violations
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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