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FL H0941

Bill

Status

Failed

4/30/2021

Primary Sponsor

Sam Garrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes requirement that a licensed mental health professional be on premises when a registered intern provides clinical services in a private practice setting.

  • Adds definition of "supervision" to include the ability to communicate by telecommunication, in addition to accessibility or physical presence of the qualified supervisor.

  • Expands the list of experts eligible to evaluate a defendant's mental condition in criminal cases to include physicians licensed under chapters 458 or 459, in addition to existing psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental health professionals.

  • Effective date of July 1, 2021.

Legislative Description

Mental Health Counseling and Evaluations

Last Action

Died in Professions & Public Health Subcommittee

4/30/2021

Committee Referrals

Professions and Public Health Subcommittee2/25/2021

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