SB 1428

  • California Senate Bill
  • 2021-2022 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Feb 18, 2022
  • Passed Senate May 26, 2022
  • Passed Assembly Aug 29, 2022
  • Became Law Sep 27, 2022

Psychological testing technicians.

Abstract

The Psychology Licensing Law provides for the licensure and regulation of psychologists by the Board of Psychology. The act prohibits a person from engaging in the practice of psychology or representing that the person is a psychologist without a license, except as specified, and makes any violation of the act a crime. Existing law authorizes a person other than a licensed psychologist to register with the board as a registered psychological associate and perform specified psychological functions if specified requirements are met. This bill, on and after January 1, 2024, would authorize a person who is registered with the board as a psychological testing technician to administer and score standardized objective psychological and neuropsychological tests and observe and describe clients' test behavior and responses. The bill would set forth specified requirements for registration as a psychological testing technician, including submitting an application to the board and attesting under penalty of perjury that the information in the application is true and correct. By expanding the scope of the crime of perjury, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The bill would set forth education and training requirements for registration as a psychological testing technician, including proof of completion of a minimum of 80 hours of education and training relating to psychological or neuropsychological test administration and scoring. The bill would require all psychological testing technician services to be provided under the direct supervision of a licensed psychologist, would require supervisors of psychological testing technicians to meet specified requirements, and would assign specified responsibilities to the supervising psychologist, including monitoring the psychological testing technician's compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The bill would require a psychological testing technician to renew their registration annually, as specified, and would establish a fee of $75 for registration or renewal and a fee of $25 to add or change the psychological testing technician's supervisor. By expanding the scope of the Psychology Licensing Law, the violation of which is a crime, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Bill Sponsors (2)

Votes


Actions


Sep 27, 2022

California State Legislature

Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 622, Statutes of 2022.

California State Legislature

Approved by the Governor.

Sep 06, 2022

California State Legislature

Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3:30 p.m.

Aug 29, 2022

Senate

In Senate. Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.

Assembly

Read third time. Passed. Ordered to the Senate.

Aug 15, 2022

Assembly

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

Aug 11, 2022

Assembly

From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 16. Noes 0.) (August 11).

Aug 03, 2022

Assembly

August 3 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file.

Jun 28, 2022

Assembly

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 17. Noes 0.) (June 28). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
  • Referral-Committee
Com. on APPR.

Jun 21, 2022

Assembly

June 21 hearing postponed by committee.

Jun 02, 2022

Assembly

Referred to Com. on B. & P.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on B. & P.

May 27, 2022

Assembly

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk.

May 26, 2022

Senate

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 36. Noes 0. Page 3980.) Ordered to the Assembly.

May 24, 2022

Senate

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

May 23, 2022

Senate

Ordered to second reading.

Senate

Read third time and amended.

Apr 19, 2022

Senate

Read second time. Ordered to third reading.

Apr 18, 2022

Senate

From committee: Be ordered to second reading pursuant to Senate Rule 28.8.

Apr 06, 2022

Senate

Set for hearing April 18.

Apr 05, 2022

Senate

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 12. Noes 0. Page 3308.) (April 4). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.

  • Committee-Passage
  • Committee-Passage-Favorable
  • Referral-Committee
Com. on APPR.

Mar 16, 2022

Senate

Set for hearing April 4.

Mar 09, 2022

Senate

Referred to Com. on B., P. & E.D.

  • Referral-Committee
Com. on B., P. & E.D.

Feb 22, 2022

Senate

From printer.

Feb 18, 2022

Senate

Article IV Section 8(a) of the Constitution and Joint Rule 55 dispensed with February 7, 2022, suspending the 30 calendar day requirement.

Senate

Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

Bill Text

Bill Text Versions Format
SB1428 HTML
02/18/22 - Introduced PDF
05/23/22 - Amended Senate PDF
09/01/22 - Enrolled PDF
09/27/22 - Chaptered PDF

Related Documents

Document Format
03/31/22- Senate Business, Professions and Economic Development PDF
04/20/22- Sen. Floor Analyses PDF
05/24/22- Sen. Floor Analyses PDF
06/24/22- Assembly Business and Professions PDF
08/01/22- Assembly Appropriations PDF
08/17/22- ASSEMBLY FLOOR ANALYSIS PDF

Sources

Data on Open States is updated periodically throughout the day from the official website of the California State Legislature.

If you notice any inconsistencies with these official sources, feel free to file an issue.