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Introduced
12/16/2022
12/16/2022
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
Passed
02/15/2023
02/15/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/27/2023
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)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+sum+HB1433 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+CHAP0684+hil |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+HB1433ER+hil |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Bill text as passed House and Sena | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+HB1433FER122+PDF |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offe | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+oth+HB1433F122+PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+HB1433+hil |
| Bill | https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?231+ful+HB1433+hil+pdf |
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