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Introduced
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
In Committee
01/23/2023
01/23/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to health care; establishing an interstate compact for professional counselors; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 148B.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an interstate compact for licensed professional counselors, with the goal of improving public access to professional counseling services by facilitating interstate practice. The compact creates the Licensed Professional Counselor Interstate Compact Commission, which will oversee the implementation and administration of the compact. The key provisions include mutual recognition of member state licenses, enhanced information sharing and disciplinary procedures, support for telehealth services, and uniform licensure requirements across member states. The compact comes into effect once adopted by 10 member states and is binding on all participating states.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn (D)*,
Patty Acomb (D),
Jeff Backer (R),
Steve Elkins (D),
Elliott Engen (R),
Leigh Finke (D),
Kaohly Her (D),
Dan Wolgamott (D),
Last Action
Author added Finke (on 03/07/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF0728&ssn=0&y=2023 |
| BillText | https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=HF728&version=0&session=ls93&session_year=2023&session_number=0&format=pdf |
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