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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to speech language pathologists. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
AI Summary
This bill amends Chapter 112 of the General Laws to create a provisional license for speech-language pathologists. The bill requires the Board of Registration of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology to issue a provisional license to applicants who meet certain education and training requirements, including a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in speech-language pathology. The provisional license is valid for the period of supervised professional practice required by the national certifying body. Additionally, the bill requires insurance companies to accept the provisional license as a full license for the purpose of credentialing speech-language pathologists.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S117 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S117.pdf |
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