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HI HB1629
Bill
Status
1/21/2016
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Permits licensed marriage and family therapists to use the title "licensed marriage and family therapist" in addition to "marriage and family therapist" throughout Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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Amends chapter 431M (health insurance coverage) to consistently reference "licensed marriage and family therapist" in definitions for alcohol/drug dependence services, mental health outpatient services, day treatment services, partial hospitalization, qualified practitioners, and treatment episodes.
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Updates chapter 451J (marriage and family therapist licensing) to include "licensed marriage and family therapist" as an official title designation, prohibited act, exemption, and in disciplinary provisions.
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Clarifies that the director of the department may license individuals to use the title "marriage and family therapist or licensed marriage and family therapist" and requires advisory committee members to be licensed marriage and family therapists.
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Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive application to rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.
Legislative Description
Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professionals
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Tokioka excused (1).
2/12/2016