SB1743Introduced in the Senate
CLINIC PSYC-NO PRESCRIP OPIOID
Introduced by Lakesia Collins, District 5
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. Removes a provision prohibiting a prescribing psychologist from prescribing medications to patients who are over 65 years of age. Effective immediately.
Where it stands
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0622
July 24, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · May 22, 2026
67
Yes
31
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
101 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hernandez | 2 | Yes |
| Eva Dina Delgado | 3 | Yes |
| Lilian Jimenez | 4 | Yes |
| Sonya Harper | 6 | Yes |
| Emanuel Welch | 7 | Yes |
| LaShawn Ford | 8 | Yes |
| Yolanda Morris | 9 | Not Voting |
| Ann Williams | 11 | Yes |
| Kelly Cassidy | 14 | Yes |
| Michael Kelly | 15 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Licensed Activities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 4, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 9, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Re-assigned to Licensed Activities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Lakesia Collins
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Licensed Activities
Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Dave Syverson
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Adopted
Do Pass as Amended Licensed Activities; 008-000-001
Placed on Calendar Order of 2nd Reading April 16, 2026
Second Reading
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading April 28, 2026
Rule 2-10 Third Reading Deadline Established As May 8, 2026
Third Reading - Passed; 052-001-000
Arrived in House
Chief House Sponsor Rep. Maurice A. West, II
First Reading
Referred to Rules Committee
Assigned to Health Care Licenses Committee
Committee Deadline Extended-Rule 9(b) May 15, 2026
Do Pass / Short Debate Health Care Licenses Committee; 010-004-000
Placed on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate
Second Reading - Short Debate
Placed on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate
Third Reading - Short Debate - Passed 067-031-000
Passed Both Houses
Sent to the Governor
Governor Approved
Effective Date July 24, 2026
Public Act . . . . . . . . . 104-0622
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