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ID S1286

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/1/2022

Primary Sponsor

Health and Welfare Committee

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds "licensed medical provider" definition encompassing physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice registered nurses to Section 54-2302.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Adds board powers in Section 54-2305 to establish rules for service extender permitting and certification standards for communication technology use in psychology practice.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Health and Welfare3/2/2022
Health and Welfare2/10/2022
Judiciary and Rules2/9/2022

Full Bill Text

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