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BILL · 2023–24 SESSION

HB 1041: Prescribing psychologists

Authorizing the prescriptive authority of psychologists.

Summary

  • Grants limited prescriptive authority to a licensed psychologist who has been certified as a prescribing psychologist by the Examining Board of Psychology (Board).
  • Establishes requirements related to certification, scope of practice, and continuing education.
  • Makes changes to the composition and duties of the Board.
  • Amends the definition of practitioner to include prescribing psychologists in statutes related to pharmacy, nursing care, and controlled substances.

From the House Bill Analysis 2023 (HB 1041), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 9, 2023
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Jessica Bateman (D-22)
Introduced
January 9, 2023 in the House
Last action
January 8, 2024
Budget
Has a fiscal note

AN ACT Relating to authorizing the prescriptive authority of psychologists;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Jessica Bateman (D-22)

14 co-sponsors (14 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Nicole Macri D-43Cindy Ryu D-32Tarra Simmons D-23Roger Goodman D-45Julia Reed D-36Jamila Taylor D-30Lisa Callan D-5Beth Doglio D-22Kristine Reeves D-30Sharon Wylie D-49Mia Gregerson D-33Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Shelley Kloba D-1Timm Ormsby D-3

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. First reading, referred to Health Care & Wellness.
  3. Prefiled for introduction.

HB 1041 in other sessions

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