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Temporary Charitable Practice Authorization

As of July 14, 2026, Part 59.17 of the Commissioner’s Regulations allows out of state licensed professionals to apply for a temporary charitable practice authorization allowing them to provide uncompensated professional services for charitable, humanitarian, educational, public health or community service purposes to address workforce shortages or unmet service needs affecting underserved populations. Read more information about temporary charitable practice authorizations.