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ID S1286
Bill
Status
3/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Health and Welfare Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds "licensed medical provider" definition encompassing physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses to Section 54-2302.
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Modifies "service extender" definition in Section 54-2302 to permit psychological services under supervision of either a licensed psychologist or a person with a doctoral degree in psychology employed by an educational institution.
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Removes prior exemption language in Section 54-2303 regarding students, interns, and residents in psychology, consolidating those provisions while maintaining exemptions for government employees, educators, and researchers.
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Adds board powers in Section 54-2305 to establish rules for service extender permitting and certification standards for communication technology use in psychology practice.
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Changes language in Section 54-2309 from "felony crime" to "felony crime that is deemed relevant in accordance with section 67-9411(1)" and adds emergency clause for immediate effectiveness.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to provide for service extenders.
PSYCHOLOGISTS
Last Action
Returned from House Failed; to Secretary of Senate
3/15/2022