Bill > SB474

This bill modifies licensing requirements for clinical psychologists employed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in Hawaii. Currently, psychologists employed in civil service clinical positions must obtain licensure within two years of employment. The bill extends this timeline specifically for psychologists working in the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, allowing them five years to obtain licensure instead of the standard two-year period. This change provides more flexibility for these specific psychologists in meeting professional licensing standards. The bill includes a sunset provision, meaning the amendment will be automatically repealed on July 1, 2030, and the original licensing requirements will be reinstated. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2077, which is an unusually distant future date and may indicate a procedural or drafting peculiarity. The extended licensure timeline suggests an acknowledgment of potential challenges in recruiting and retaining licensed psychologists in the corrections system, offering additional time for employees to complete licensure requirements.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=474&year=2026