2005 Senate Bill 489

Revise marriage therapists scope of practice

Introduced in the Senate

May 11, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Bill Hardiman (R-29)

To reduce the scope of practice restrictions on licensed marriage and family therapists by allowing them specifically to practice psychotherapy with individuals, families, couples, or groups as it relates to marital or family relations and the diagnosis, assessment, and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders as they relate to marital or family relations.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy