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HI SB2333

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Rosalyn Baker

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Permits marriage and family therapists licensed under Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 451J to use the title "licensed marriage and family therapist" in addition to "marriage and family therapist"

  • Amends chapter 431M to add the word "licensed" before "marriage and family therapist" in multiple definitions related to alcohol/drug dependence and mental health treatment services

  • Changes the chapter 451J title from "Marriage and Family Therapists" to "Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists"

  • Updates sections 451J-1, 451J-3, 451J-5, 451J-6, 451J-10, and 451J-11 to recognize both titles and ensure consistency in terminology throughout the licensing statute

  • Clarifies existing law to reduce ambiguity by explicitly referencing the licensing requirement for marriage and family therapists, consistent with how other regulated professions are referenced in Hawaii statutes

Legislative Description

Marriage and Family Therapists; Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists

Last Action

Act 029, 04/28/2016 (Gov. Msg. No. 1129).

4/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/24/2016
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/8/2016
Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health1/25/2016

Full Bill Text

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