ME LD1590

Allows counselors and social workers licensed in another state, U.S. territory, or foreign country for at least 2 years to obtain Maine licensure without additional examination

Requires out-of-state applicants to have no pending complaints, allegations, or investigations related to unprofessional conduct, crimes, or ethics violations before another jurisdiction's licensing board

Applies to professional counselors, clinical professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, and social workers (licensed clinical, licensed master, and licensed social worker levels)

Removes the previous requirement that the other jurisdiction's licensing standards be "substantially equivalent" to Maine's requirements

Requires the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation to post information about out-of-state licensure pathways on its public website