HB 5553

Abstract

Amends the Regulatory Sunset Act. Extends the repeal of the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act from January 1, 2017 to January 1, 2027. Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. Requires applicants or licensees to inform the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation of any change of address within 14 days after the change. Authorizes the Department to prescribe forms to be issued for the administration and enforcement of the Act and to conduct investigations related to possible violations of the Act. Removes language requiring that the Secretary of Financial and Professional Regulation issue a report to the Clinical Psychologists Licensing and Disciplinary Board if he or she takes action contrary to the recommendation of the Board. Provides that a person licensed in another state or jurisdiction of the United States or Canada, holds a doctoral degree in clinical, school, or counseling psychology, and has no disciplinary action taken against his or her license in any jurisdiction may be licensed at the Department's discretion. Provides that a person licensed in any foreign country or province whose standards were substantially equivalent on the date of his or her licensure in the other jurisdiction may be licensed at the recommendation of the Board. Includes the Department in certain disciplinary proceedings. Makes changes to provisions concerning investigations and hearings. Removes the requirement that the Board review reports from a hearing officer within 60 days. Makes changes to provisions concerning rehearings and final orders. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.