Bill > H248

This bill establishes a new "senior psychologist" category of licensure in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1) the Board of Registration of Psychologists must create this new licensure category by January 1, 2025; 2) the requirements for this license will include holding a doctoral degree in psychology, having been licensed and practiced as a psychologist in another state for an extended period of time, even if their training and education records are no longer available; and 3) the Board can set requirements for senior psychologists that are comparable to other applicants, such as passing a state jurisprudence exam, as long as they do not impose an unreasonable burden. The goal is to facilitate the licensure of experienced psychologists who may lack complete documentation of their training and education.

Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H248