Licensure compacts

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact: status in all 50 states and DC

The ASLP-IC lets audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in one member state practice in other member states under a compact privilege instead of a second full license. For an employer that means a wider candidate pool and a shorter path to a start date, but only in the states that are actually issuing privileges. Here is where every state stands.

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Issuing privileges

Member, not yet issuing

Not a member

Source: ptcompact.org, otcompact.gov, aslpcompact.com, checked 2026-09-02. Status changes as legislatures act and as the commission brings states online; the state pages carry the same date.

What it means for hiring

How the ASLP-IC changes a search

In an issuing state, a candidate licensed in any other issuing state can usually start weeks sooner, and the search can run nationally from day one. In a member state that is not yet issuing, and in every non-member state, an out-of-state hire needs the full state license first, so the search either starts with in-state clinicians or builds licensing time into the offer. We plan every search around the column the state sits in.

Issuing compact privileges (4)

A clinician licensed in another issuing state can obtain a privilege to practice here without a new state license.

State	What it means for an employer
Louisiana	Louisiana is a ASLP-IC member and is issuing compact privileges: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Louisiana without applying for a new state license.
Ohio	Ohio is a ASLP-IC member and is issuing compact privileges: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Ohio without applying for a new state license.
Tennessee	Tennessee is a ASLP-IC member and is issuing compact privileges: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in Tennessee without applying for a new state license.
West Virginia	West Virginia is a ASLP-IC member and is issuing compact privileges: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another member state can obtain a privilege to practice in West Virginia without applying for a new state license.

Member, not yet issuing (32)

The compact has been enacted but privileges are not yet available; an out-of-state hire still needs a full state license for now.

State	What it means for an employer
Alabama	Alabama has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Alabama license for now.
Alaska	Alaska has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Alaska license for now.
Arizona	Arizona has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Arizona license for now.
Arkansas	Arkansas has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Arkansas license for now.
Colorado	Colorado has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Colorado license for now.
Delaware	Delaware has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Delaware license for now.
Florida	Florida has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Florida license for now.
Georgia	Georgia has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Georgia license for now.
Idaho	Idaho has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Idaho license for now.
Indiana	Indiana has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Indiana license for now.
Iowa	Iowa has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Iowa license for now.
Kansas	Kansas has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Kansas license for now.
Kentucky	Kentucky has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Kentucky license for now.
Maine	Maine has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Maine license for now.
Maryland	Maryland has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Maryland license for now.
Minnesota	Minnesota has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Minnesota license for now.
Mississippi	Mississippi has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Mississippi license for now.
Missouri	Missouri has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Missouri license for now.
Montana	Montana has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Montana license for now.
Nebraska	Nebraska has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Nebraska license for now.
Nevada	Nevada has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Nevada license for now.
New Hampshire	New Hampshire has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a New Hampshire license for now.
North Carolina	North Carolina has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a North Carolina license for now.
Oklahoma	Oklahoma has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Oklahoma license for now.
Rhode Island	Rhode Island has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Rhode Island license for now.
South Carolina	South Carolina has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a South Carolina license for now.
Utah	Utah has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Utah license for now.
Vermont	Vermont has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Vermont license for now.
Virginia	Virginia has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Virginia license for now.
Washington	Washington has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Washington license for now.
Wisconsin	Wisconsin has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Wisconsin license for now.
Wyoming	Wyoming has enacted the ASLP-IC but is not yet issuing compact privileges, so audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed elsewhere still need a Wyoming license for now.

Not a member (15)

Every hire licensed elsewhere needs a full state license before starting. Budget the licensing time into the search.

State	What it means for an employer
California	California is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full California license before starting.
Connecticut	Connecticut is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Connecticut license before starting.
District of Columbia	District of Columbia is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full District of Columbia license before starting.
Hawaii	Hawaii is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Hawaii license before starting.
Illinois	Illinois is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Illinois license before starting.
Massachusetts	Massachusetts is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Massachusetts license before starting.
Michigan	Michigan is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Michigan license before starting.
New Jersey	New Jersey is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full New Jersey license before starting.
New Mexico	New Mexico is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full New Mexico license before starting.
New York	New York is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full New York license before starting.
North Dakota	North Dakota is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full North Dakota license before starting.
Oregon	Oregon is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Oregon license before starting.
Pennsylvania	Pennsylvania is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Pennsylvania license before starting.
South Dakota	South Dakota is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full South Dakota license before starting.
Texas	Texas is not a member of the ASLP-IC: audiologists and speech-language pathologists licensed in another state need a full Texas license before starting.

For employers

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Employers find us under a lot of names: physical therapy staffing agency, SLP recruiter, OT headhunter, rehab staffing, therapy recruiting firm. What we do is the same under any of them. We work the whole market for PTs, OTs, SLPs and audiologists, screen each one with a licensed speech-language pathologist's eye for the setting and the caseload, and bring you clinicians who have already said yes to a conversation about your organization.

Engagement model

Contingency recruiting. There is no fee unless a successful placement is made.

Speed to first candidates

Clients typically receive the first vetted candidates within one to two weeks of providing the recruiting brief and search requirements.

Guarantee

Every direct-hire placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee. If the candidate resigns or is terminated for cause during the first ninety calendar days of employment, APT Recruiting immediately begins a one-time search for a replacement in the same position, at no additional charge.

Questions hiring managers and directors of rehab ask us

How does a therapy search with APT Recruiting work?+

It starts with a short call to take the brief: the discipline, the setting, the caseload and productivity expectations, the schedule and the pay range. Because APT is run by a licensed speech-language pathologist, the screen covers clinical fit, not just a license check. We then work your market for PTs, OTs, SLPs or audiologists who match, confirm interest, and send you candidates who have already said yes to a conversation about your organization. Clients typically receive the first vetted candidates within one to two weeks of providing the recruiting brief and search requirements.

Do you work on contingency or retained?+

Contingency recruiting. There is no fee unless a successful placement is made.

What does it cost to hire through a therapy recruiter?+

Agreed in writing before you see a candidate's details. Every direct-hire placement carries a 90-day replacement guarantee. If the candidate resigns or is terminated for cause during the first ninety calendar days of employment, APT Recruiting immediately begins a one-time search for a replacement in the same position, at no additional charge.

Which roles and settings do you cover?+

Physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists and audiologists, including PTAs, COTAs and SLPAs, plus directors of rehab and other therapy leadership. Settings include hospitals and acute rehab, skilled nursing, home health, outpatient clinics, schools and pediatrics, and telehealth. We also recruit nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

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Reviewed by a licensed SLP

Molly Salinas, M.S., CCC-SLP

The compact status figures on this page are drawn from public federal sources and reviewed by Molly, a licensed speech-language pathologist who has worked across healthcare settings and founded APT Recruiting. She has recruited therapists for 3 years and works from Austin, Texas. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

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