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House concurs on change to reciprocity rules for psychologists and marriage-and-family therapists
Summary
The House concurred on amendments revising temporary-license and credentialing language for out‑of‑state psychologists and marriage and family therapists; the concurrence motion passed on a recorded vote of 128–0.
Representative Yancey (gentleman from Rankin) explained changes to a bill affecting the licensing board for psychologists and marriage and family therapists, stating the amendment revised temporary-license language and clarified grounds for suspension or revocation if credential checks are insufficient.
Yancey said the proposal replaced earlier language that automatically gave a temporary license for 365 days and allowed the licensing board to suspend or revoke an applicant’s license upon notice if required criminal background checks or credential inquiries were returned insufficient for licensure. The chamber opened and closed the vote and recorded a concurrence tally of 128–0 in favor of the motion to concur.
