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AL SB250
Bill
Status
2/26/2013
Primary Sponsor
Robert Ward
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AI Summary
SB250 Summary
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Reduces Board of Examiners in Psychology from two academic members to one, increases practicing psychologist members from three to five, and reduces general public members from two to one.
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Requires all psychology licensees to be U.S. citizens or legally present in the U.S. with federal documentation; allows temporary practice (30 days/year) for out-of-state licensed psychologists and emergency disaster practice (60 days/year).
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Increases penalties for unauthorized practice from $100-$500 per occurrence to $500-$5,000 per occurrence and establishes civil remedies allowing the board to seek injunctions in circuit court.
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Implements examination fees covering actual costs plus background check costs, increases renewal and licensing fees up to $500, and allows the board to assess investigation and disciplinary action costs.
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Repeals the waiver of examination for persons licensed in other states and requires at least 30 days' notice before disciplinary hearings.
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by clear and convincing evidence, judicial review of board's orders, complaints of alleged misconduct, Sec. 34-26-45 repealed; Secs. 34-26-21, 34-26-22, 34-26-41, 34-26-42, 34-26-43, 34-26-43.1, 34-26-44, 34-26-46, 34-26-47 am'd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
Indefinitely Postponed
5/7/2013