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MA H434

MA H434
Providing for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologists


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for provisional licensure for speech-language pathologist or audiologist. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a provisional licensure process for speech-language pathologists. It allows the board to issue a provisional license to applicants who meet certain requirements, including having a bachelor's and master's degree in speech-language pathology. The provisional license is valid for the duration of the applicant's supervised professional practice, as required by the national certifying body. The bill also requires insurance companies to accept the provisional license as a full license for the purpose of credentialing clinicians.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (15)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see H4245 (on 11/10/2021)

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