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IA SF2129

IA SF2129
A bill for an act relating to the disclosure of psychological test data.


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Introduced
01/27/2026
In Committee
01/27/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill relates to the disclosure of psychological test data (test data). The bill defines “test data” the same as described in the most recent version of the ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct standard as published by the American psychological association (APA code of conduct). The APA code of conduct describes “test data” as raw and scaled scores, client/patient responses to test questions or stimuli, and psychologists’ notes and recordings concerning client/patient statements and behavior during examination. Those portions of test materials that include client/patient responses are included in the definition of test data. The bill defines “test materials” the same as described in the most recent version of the APA code of conduct. The APA code of conduct describes “test materials” as manuals, instruments, protocols, and test questions or stimuli, and does not include test data. Current law prohibits the disclosure of test materials except to a licensed psychologist upon request of the individual who is the subject of the test materials. The bill distinguishes test data from test materials and permits the disclosure of test data generated as a result of psychological testing. If the test data contains test materials, the test data may be disclosed provided that all test materials are redacted prior to disclosure of the test data.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the rules around disclosing psychological test information by defining "test data" and "test materials" according to the American Psychological Association's (APA) ethical code, which includes raw scores, patient responses, and psychologist notes as "test data," and manuals, instruments, and questions as "test materials." While current law generally prohibits the disclosure of "test materials" except to another licensed psychologist at the subject's request, this bill distinguishes "test data" from "test materials" and permits the disclosure of "test data." Importantly, if "test data" includes "test materials," the "test materials" must be removed or blacked out (redacted) before the "test data" can be shared.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Subcommittee Meeting: 02/10/2026 11:00AM Senate Lounge. (on 02/10/2026)

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