HB479Introduced in the House
Universal Recognition of Occupational License Act; revise regarding practices of marriage and family therapy and psychology.
Introduced by Lee Yancey, District 74
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
An Act To Amend Section 73-50-2, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise Certain Provisions Relating To Temporary Practice Permits For The Practices Of Marriage And Family Therapy And Psychology Under The Universal Recognition Of Occupational Licenses Act; To Require The Licensing Board Of The Psychologists Or Of The Marriage And Family Therapists, As The Case May Be, To Suspend And Revoke The Temporary License Of An Applicant Upon Notice That Either The Required Criminal Background Check Or The Required Education, Training And Examination Inquiries Are Returned To The Licensing Board As Insufficient For Licensure And To Notify The Applicant Of The Revocation; To Provide That Nothing In This Section Shall Replace Or Remove An Applicant's Requirements For Compliance With Education, Supervised Training And Examination Under Sections 73-31-14 And 73-31-15, For The Practice Of Psychology, Or Under Section 73-54-23, For The Practice Of Marriage And Family Therapy; To Bring Forward Section 73-54-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relates To The Practice Of Marriage And Family Therapy, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; To Bring Forward Sections 73-31-14 And 73-31-15, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Practice Of Psychology, For The Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor
March 19, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Concurred in Amend From Senate · March 11, 2026
120
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
122 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lester Carpenter | 1 | Yes |
| Brad Mattox | 2 | Yes |
| William Arnold | 3 | Yes |
| Jody Steverson | 4 | Yes |
| John Faulkner | 5 | Yes |
| Justin Keen | 6 | Yes |
| Kimberly Remak | 7 | Yes |
| John Lamar | 8 | Yes |
| Cedric Burnett | 9 | Yes |
| Josh Hawkins | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Business and Commerce
Title Suff Do Pass
Amended
Passed As Amended
Transmitted To Senate
Referred To Public Health and Welfare
Title Suff Do Pass As Amended
Amended
Passed As Amended
Returned For Concurrence
Concurred in Amend From Senate
Enrolled Bill Signed
Enrolled Bill Signed
Approved by Governor
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