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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
02/08/2023
02/08/2023
Crossed Over
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
Passed
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Introduced Session
2023 General Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to professional licensing; adopting the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact; authorizing the temporary and telemedicine based provision of psychology services by psychologists not licensed to practice psychology in Wyoming; providing for participation in the compact; making conforming amendments; assigning duties to the Wyoming state board of psychology; authorizing the fingerprinting and background investigation of psychology license applicants and license renewals; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, which allows licensed psychologists to practice telepsychology and provide temporary in-person services in other compact states where they are not licensed, subject to certain requirements and restrictions. The bill authorizes the Wyoming State Board of Psychology to administer the compact, including adopting rules, requiring background checks, and taking disciplinary action against those violating the compact. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing state law related to the practice of psychology.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Labor, Health and Social Services (J)
Last Action
Assigned Chapter Number 21 (on 02/15/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2023/SF0026 |
| Analysis - Summary as Passed | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Summaries/SF0026.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Enroll/SF0026.pdf |
| Representative Locke | https://wyoleg.gov/2023/Amends/SF0026H3001.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Introduced/SF0026.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.wyoleg.gov/2023/Fiscal/SF0026.pdf |
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