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HI HB2318

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ernesto Ganaden

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires psychologists licensed in Hawaii to complete at least 3 hours of continuing education per licensing biennium on topics relating to cultural diversity, cultural competence, or health equity.

  • Increases the continuing education requirement for psychologists seeking license renewal without full compliance to 36 hours for the next biennium, with at least 6 hours focused on cultural diversity, cultural competence, or health equity.

  • Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 465-11 to add cultural competence requirements to existing continuing education mandates for licensed psychologists.

  • Effective date is July 1, 2060.

Legislative Description

Relating To Mental Health Licensing.

Mental Health

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).

2/17/2022

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/17/2022
Health, Human Services, & Homelessness1/28/2022

Full Bill Text

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