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MS HB208
MS HB208Psychologists; extend repealer on licensure law and remove postdoctoral training requirements for licensure.
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Introduced
01/15/2021
01/15/2021
In Committee
02/16/2021
02/16/2021
Crossed Over
02/03/2021
02/03/2021
Passed
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Reenact Sections 73-31-1 Through 73-31-29, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Provide For The Licensure Of Psychologists; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-31-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Make A Minor, Nonsubstantive Change; To Amend Reenacted Section 73-31-13, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Remove The Postdoctoral Training Requirement For Licensure; To Amend Section 73-31-31, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Extend The Date Of The Repealer On The Reenacted Sections; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill extends the repealer on the law regulating psychologists in Mississippi from July 1, 2022 to July 1, 2025. It also removes the requirement for psychologists to have two years of supervised post-doctoral experience to be licensed, instead only requiring an internship accredited by the American Psychological Association or Canadian Psychological Association. The bill makes other minor, non-substantive changes to the law regulating psychologists in Mississippi.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Approved by Governor (on 03/10/2021)
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