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SB568Introduced in the Senate

Health Occupations - Licensed Psychologists - Prescriptive Authority

IntroducedSenate Finance

Introduced by Arthur Ellis, District 28

What does this bill do?

Plain-English breakdown

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Official description

Authorizing a licensed psychologist to use prescriptive authority under certain circumstances if the psychologist is certified by the State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; establishing the Prescriptive Authority Advisory Committee to advise the Board on oversight and implementation of certain provisions of the Act; establishing application and qualification requirements for certified prescribing psychologists; and establishing requirements for prescribing psychologists who use prescriptive authority.

Where it stands

Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

February 12, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. First Reading Finance

  2. Hearing 3/03 at 1:00 p.m.

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