OH HB83

Reorganizes the State Board of Psychology's structure and adds patient advocate members to the board, including representatives of mental health service recipients and their family members

Creates new licensing pathways for psychologists and school psychologists, including examination requirements, continuing education standards (23 hours biennially with 4 hours in professional conduct, ethics, or cultural competency), and ability to place licenses in "retired" status

Establishes comprehensive investigation and disciplinary procedures for the board including subpoena authority, confidentiality protections for patients and complainants, emergency license suspension authority, and expanded grounds for sanctions against license holders

Adds telepsychology regulations requiring the board to adopt rules governing distance communication technology in psychology practice, including supervision requirements

Modifies exemptions from licensing requirements to include supervised practitioners registered with the board and clarifies distinctions between school psychologists licensed by the state board of psychology versus those licensed by the state board of education