AZ HB2172

Adds definitions for "patient," "telepractice," and clarifies "client" to include both individuals and organizations receiving psychological services.

Authorizes the state board of psychologist examiners to adopt rules regarding telepractice by June 30, 2016, allowing up to 50% of in-person supervision to be conducted through secure, confidential real-time visual telecommunication beginning July 1, 2016.

Creates temporary licenses for postdoctoral supervisees beginning January 1, 2015, valid for 36 months, requiring submission of written training plans as part of the application process.

Implements a staggered licensing renewal schedule beginning May 1, 2017, based on licensees' birth months in odd or even-numbered years, with prorated fees and continuing education requirements.

Allows temporary licensees to provide psychological services under supervision and clarifies exemptions for university faculty providing direct services or supervision must be licensed, while removing previous exemptions for certain institutional faculty.