March 10, 2026

State of Alabama
Press Release: Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy

OTCC Proposed Rule - OPEN for Public Comment Period

The Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact Commission (OTCC) is an ongoing nationwide effort to establish interstate licensure by promulgating uniform rules of practice standards. Currently, 32 states, including Alabama, are already compact members with current Legislation enacted to adopt the OTCC rules and regulations.

The OTCC is notifying the public that a comment period is open for review of the DRAFT Rule on OTC Member State Default, Non-Compliance, and Dispute Resolution

More information on the proposed Rule can be found at the OTCC's homepage: https://otcompact.gov/.

You are invited to review the OTCC's Proposed Draft Rule and submit your comments during the public comment period  by taking these actionable steps:

The public comment period will OPEN on February 12, 2026, and CLOSE on March 13, 2026Comments must be received NO LATER than 4:00 P.M. (CST) on March 13, 2026, to be considered by the OTCC.

Rule Open for Public Comment: DRAFT Rule on OTC Member State Default, Non-Compliance, and Dispute Resolution

Public Comment Period: February 12, 2026 - March 13, 2026 (4:00P.M. CST)

Public Comment Announcement, Instructions, and Proposed Amendments: The announcement, instructions, and draft rule are located here https://otcompact.org/ot-compact-commission/rulemaking/ 

Instructions to submit comments directly to the OTCC's website are available at the link here: https://otcompact.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/PC-Announce-for-Default-Non-Compliance-Dispute-Resolution.pdf

Feedback/comments may be emailed to the OTCC Executive Director, Amanda Perry, at amanda@asmii.net (please indicate “ DRAFT Rule on COTC Member State Default, Non-Compliance, and Dispute Resolution” in the subject line of your email).

*Any questions, concerns, or comments regarding the public comment period for the proposed Rule are to be made directly to the Occupational Therapy Licensure Compact.


The OTCC proposed Rule notice is posted on the Alabama State Board of Occupational Therapy’s website: www.ot.alabama.gov




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