2004 House Bill 5474 ↩

Senate Roll Call 690: Passed

To expand the exemptions for certain clerics from licensure requirements that apply to professional marriage and family therapists and counselors. Under current law, clergy employed by a tax-exempt church are already exempt. The bill would extend this to an ordained cleric or other religious practitioner who has been authorized by law to officiate at a marriage, and who meets certain specified experience requirements. The bill is part of a legislative package comprised of House Bills 5467 to 5474 and Senate Bills 959 to 966.