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MA H462

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Sabadosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Creates a new "senior psychologist" license category by July 1, 2026 for psychologists licensed and practicing in other states whose original training records may no longer be available

  • Requires applicants to hold a doctoral degree in psychology from a regionally accredited institution and have licensure through state or provincial psychology boards that are members of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards

  • Board must establish regulations specifying required years of licensure, years of active practice immediately prior to application, and years free from disciplinary sanctions

  • Additional requirements such as the state jurisprudence exam may be required, provided they do not create an unreasonable burden on senior psychologist applicants

  • Amends Section 119 of Chapter 112 of Massachusetts General Laws

Legislative Description

Establishing senior psychologist licensure

Last Action

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

12/22/2025

Committee Referrals

Health Care Financing12/22/2025
Public Health8/7/2025
Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure2/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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