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AL HB544
Bill
Status
5/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
Jim Patterson
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AI Summary
HB544 Summary
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Reduces Board of Examiners in Psychology from two to one academic member and increases practicing psychologist members from three to five, plus adds one psychological technician and one general public member.
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Increases fines for unauthorized practice of psychology from $100-$500 to $500-$5,000 per occurrence and adds civil remedy allowing board to seek court injunctions against violations.
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Authorizes psychologists with valid out-of-state licenses to practice in Alabama up to 30 days per calendar year without licensure, and allows disaster relief psychologists up to 60 days per year.
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Raises licensing fees for psychologists to up to $500 and psychological technicians to up to $500, and requires candidates to pay fees covering examination costs plus criminal and civil background checks.
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Extends notice period for disciplinary hearings from 20 to 30 days and establishes that board members who investigated complaints cannot vote on disciplinary outcomes.
Legislative Description
Psychology, practice further defined, unauthorized practice further regulated, membership of Board of Examiners altered, continuing education; license renewal, proof of citizenship or legal status required for applicants for licensure, temporary licenses, emergency disaster licenses, reciprocal licensing, fine and penalty for unauthorized practice, civil procedure for enjoining unauthorized practice, certain fees increased, examinations of applicants, disciplinary evidence required by clear and convincing evidence, judicial review of board's orders, complaints of alleged misconduct, Sec. 34-26-45 repealed; Secs. 34-26-21, 34-26-22, 34-26-41, 34-26-42, 34-26-43, 34-26-43.1, 34-26-44, 34-26-46, 34-26-47 am'd
Psychology, Alabama Board of Examiners in
Last Action
Delivered to Governor at 11:59 p.m. on May 20, 2013.
5/20/2013