Bill > SF125

This bill removes the current exemption for psychologists employed by state institutions, agencies, or research facilities from the provisions of Chapter 154B, which governs the regulation of psychology professionals. Specifically, the bill modifies an existing statute by striking out the words "state" from a list of governmental entities whose employees are currently exempt from the chapter's requirements. This change means that psychologists working for state institutions, agencies, or research facilities will now be subject to the same professional standards, licensing, and regulatory oversight as psychologists in other employment settings. The practical effect is to ensure consistent professional standards and accountability for psychologists across different types of employers, potentially improving professional quality and public protection by bringing state-employed psychologists under the same regulatory framework as other psychology professionals in Iowa.

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