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VA HB1433

VA HB1433
Counseling Compact; licensure of professional counselors.


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Introduced
12/16/2022
In Committee
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
01/27/2023
Passed
02/15/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Licensure of professional counselors; Counseling Compact. Authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to the Counseling Compact. The Compact permits eligible licensed professional counselors to practice in Compact member states, provided that they are licensed in at least one member state. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2024, and directs the Board of Counseling to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes Virginia to become a signatory to the Counseling Compact, which permits eligible licensed professional counselors to practice in Compact member states, provided they are licensed in at least one member state. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2024, and directs the Board of Counseling to adopt emergency regulations to implement the provisions of the bill. The Compact aims to increase public access to professional counseling services, enhance states' ability to protect public health and safety, encourage cooperation among member states, support military spouses, and facilitate the use of telehealth technology.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0684) (on 03/27/2023)

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