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MN HF3859

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kristin Bahner

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Requires licensed psychologists to complete at least 3 credit hours of graduate-level coursework related to domestic violence as part of their doctoral degree program

  • Mandates 2 hours of domestic violence-related continuing education for licensed psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and licensed professional counselors at each renewal period

  • Adds domestic violence as a required subject area in the academic coursework for licensed professional counselors (LPCs) seeking initial licensure

  • Requires marriage and family therapist license applicants to complete at least 3 credit hours of graduate-level domestic violence courses as part of their master's or doctoral degree

  • Requires licensed independent clinical social workers (LICSWs) to complete 30 clock hours of domestic violence-related coursework within their 72-hour social work values and ethics requirement

Legislative Description

Education requirements for licensure and continuing education topics in certain health-related occupations modified.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Health Finance and Policy

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Health Finance & Policy3/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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