Arizona 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 2599 — psychologists; licensure requirements

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Bill Text

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The bill modifies the licensure requirements for psychologists in Arizona by refining applicant qualifications and clarifying conditions under which licenses may be issued.

  • 32-2071.01

    If the act or conduct has not been resolved before issuing a license, the board must determine to its satisfaction that mitigating circumstances exist that prevent its resolution.

    The bill establishes a condition related to the resolution of disciplinary actions before a license can be issued.

  • 32-2071.01

    an applicant for licensure meets the requirements of section 32-2071, subsection A, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 if the applicant earned a doctoral degree from a program that was accredited by the American psychological association, office of program consultation and accreditation, or the psychological clinical science accreditation system at the time of graduation.

    The bill clarifies that having an accredited doctoral degree from specified programs satisfies multiple licensure requirements.

  • 32-2071.01

    An applicant for licensure who is licensed to practice psychology at the independent level in another licensing jurisdiction of the United States or Canada meets the requirements of subsection A, paragraph 1 of this section if the applicant meets any of the following requirements: 1. Holds a certificate of professional qualification in psychology in good standing issued by the association of state and provincial psychology boards or its successor. 2. Is currently credentialed by the national register of health service providers in psychology or its successor and submits evidence of having practiced psychology independently at the doctoral level for a minimum of five years. 3. Is a diplomate of the American board of professional psychology.

    The bill introduces specific alternative qualifications for applicants licensed in other jurisdictions, enhancing the criteria for licensure recognition.

Action History

  1. DP

  2. House Second Reading

  3. House First Reading.

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1 sponsors · 11 co-sponsors · 81 not signed on

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Not signed on (81)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HB 2599?
HB 2599 is sponsored by Leo Biasiucci (Republican), Frank Carroll (Republican), Mark Finchem (Republican), Alma Hernandez (Democrat), David Bradley, Michelle Udall, Ben Toma, Amish Shah, Diego Rodriguez, Warren Petersen, Regina E. Cobb, and Bret Roberts.
What is the current status of HB 2599?
This bill died with 54th Legislature - 2nd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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