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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
05/23/2025
05/23/2025
Crossed Over
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 2902, 2903, 2908, 2920, 2936, 2952, 2960.6, 2961, 2964.3, 2987, 2999.101, 4980, 4980.01, 4980.03, 4980.11, 4980.38, 4980.397, 4980.40, 4980.41, 4980.43.2, 4980.43.3, 4980.50, 4980.54, 4980.72, 4980.74, 4982, 4984.41, 4984.7, 4989.20, 4989.45, 4989.49, 4989.54, 4990, 4990.04, 4992.2, 4992.3, 4996.16.1, 4996.23.1, 4996.23.2, 4997.1, 4999.12, 4999.23, 4999.46.2, 4999.46.3, 4999.90, and 4999.113 of, to add Sections 2920.2 and 4990.01 to, to repeal Section 4982.05 of, and to repeal and add Sections 2964.5, 2964.6, 2966, 2985, and 2986 of, the Business and Professions Code, relating to healing arts.
AI Summary
This bill addresses various provisions related to the Board of Psychology and the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California, with multiple technical and substantive changes. Specifically, the bill extends the operation of both boards until January 1, 2030, and makes several modifications to licensing, supervision, and professional practice requirements for psychologists, marriage and family therapists, clinical social workers, and professional clinical counselors. Key changes include expanding the list of authorized areas of study for psychological testing technicians, modifying supervision requirements for associates and trainees, adjusting examination and licensure processes, and updating rules around retired licenses. The bill also introduces more flexible provisions for out-of-state licensed professionals providing temporary services in California, such as allowing videoconferencing for supervision and clarifying documentation requirements. Additionally, the bill makes technical updates to language around professional conduct, continuing education, and board operations, ensuring that licensing regulations remain current and responsive to evolving professional standards and practices in mental health fields.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. (on 06/05/2025)
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