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CA AB2754

Bill

Status

Passed

8/22/2022

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Bauer-Kahan

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes supervision of psychologist license applicants and registered psychological associates to be provided in real time through in-person or synchronous audiovisual means, compliant with federal and state health confidentiality laws.

  • Amends Section 2913 to allow registered psychological associates to be supervised by a licensed psychologist using real-time supervision methods while performing psychological functions in preparation for licensure.

  • Amends Section 2914 to permit license applicants to complete their required two-year supervised professional experience, including the mandatory one year after earning a doctoral degree, through real-time supervision methods.

  • Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to preserve access to psychological care by enabling continued real-time supervision during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.

Legislative Description

Psychology: supervision.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 163, Statutes of 2022.

8/22/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/14/2022
Business, Professions and Economic Development6/1/2022
Rules5/19/2022
Appropriations4/26/2022
Business and Professions3/17/2022

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