Relating to the inclusion of occupational therapists as mental health professionals for the purposes of disclosure of mental health and psychological information

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 28, 2019
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeMarch 4, 2019
3. ✓
   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 18, 2020
4. –
   Skipped: Passes the SenateContinued as SF 2303
5. Next: House committee
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Became SF 2303 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to SF 2303 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill defines “mental health professional” under Code chapter 228 (disclosure of mental health and psychological information) to include an individual who is nationally certified, licensed by the board of occupational therapy, and has completed a practicum in a psychiatric setting or has had one year of experience in a psychiatric setting.

Full bill text¹

Senate subcommittee

Named March 4, 2019. On March 6, 2019 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Mark Costello REmail
• Sen. Joe Bolkcom D
• Sen. Jim Carlin R

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

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