Bill > HB628

This bill alters the licensure requirements that the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists may waive for applicants seeking a license to practice clinical marriage and family therapy in Maryland who are already licensed or certified in another state, territory, or jurisdiction. The bill removes the requirement that the other state's licensure or certification must be equivalent to or exceed Maryland's requirements. Instead, the bill requires the applicant to have no history of disciplinary action and not have committed any act that would be grounds for discipline or denial of licensure in Maryland. The Board is also prohibited from requiring the applicant to pass a national certification exam, but may require them to pass an examination on the requirements of Maryland's title.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0628?ys=2024RS