Michigan 2017-2018 Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 641 — Health occupations; psychologists; licensure program for psychological associates; establish. Amends secs. 16141, 16145, 16343, 18201, 18211, 18221, 18223, 18233 & 18237 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.16141 et seq.) & adds sec. 18236.

Last action — REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 31, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Prognosis

Stalled 16% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

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  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    0 primary, 2 co-sponsors signed on.

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Summary

This bill aims to create a new licensing program for psychological associates, which would allow these professionals to provide certain mental health services under the supervision of licensed psychologists. It updates existing laws to include guidelines and requirements for this new role in the mental health field.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON HEALTH POLICY

  2. INTRODUCED BY SENATOR JUDITH EMMONS

Sponsors

  • Judy Emmons · Cosponsor
  • 33 · Cosponsor

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 145 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (2)

  • Judy Emmons
  • 33

Not signed on (145)

145 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 641 do?
This bill aims to create a new licensing program for psychological associates, which would allow these professionals to provide certain mental health services under the supervision of licensed psychologists. It updates existing laws to include guidelines and requirements for this new role in the mental health field.
Who sponsors SB 641?
SB 641 is sponsored by Judy Emmons and 33.
What is the current status of SB 641?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced October 31, 2017. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SB 641?
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