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OK HB3105

Bill

Status

Passed

4/25/2016

Primary Sponsor

Chad Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • State Board of Examiners of Psychologists authorized to establish fees not otherwise specified in the Psychologists Licensing Act and to keep investigative files confidential

  • Applicants for licensure who graduated on or after January 1, 1997 must complete an APA-accredited doctoral program; applicants must pay costs of required national criminal history record checks

  • Board required to maintain and publish an up-to-date list of licensed psychologists on its website, replacing previous requirements for annual printed lists mailed to licensees and filed with Secretary of State

  • Board may impose administrative fines up to $5,000 per incident for disciplinary violations; expenditures from Psychologists Licensing Fund must now be made through State Treasurer warrants rather than Board-approved vouchers

  • Licensed psychologists required to report suspected impaired colleagues to the Board, with immunity for good-faith reports; Board may defer disciplinary action if impaired psychologist enters approved treatment program

Legislative Description

Professions and occupations; requiring State Board of Examiners of Psychologists to publish list of licensed psychologists on website; effective date.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/25/2016

4/25/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/28/2016
Health and Human Services3/16/2016
Appropriations and Budget2/2/2016

Full Bill Text

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