HF 2246: Relating to provisional licensing of interns enrolled in a doctoral degree program in psychology

What it does

This bill allows persons who are enrolled in a doctoral degree program in psychology at an institution approved by the board of psychology but who have not completed the other requirements for licensure to apply for a provisional license during the person’s internship program. The license is designated as a “provisional license in psychology”, and the licensee is authorized to practice psychology under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. The provisional license is valid for a two-year period.

Senate subcommittee · named March 1, 2022

• Sen. Jeff Edler (R)
• Sen. Mark Costello (R) · mark.costello@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) · sarah.trone.garriott@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 16 for, 0 against

For: CHILDSERVE; IA Mental Health Planning Council; Iowa Association of Community Providers; Iowa Behavioral Health Association (IBHA); Iowa Chapter of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners; Iowa Mental Health Advocacy; Iowa Nurse Practitioners Society; Iowa School Mental Health Alliance; Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; MH/DS of East Central Region; National Alliance on Mental Illness - Iowa; and 4 more

In plain words

1. February 2, 2022Filed in the House
2. February 24, 2022Passed the House, 97–1
3. February 24, 2022Arrived in the Senate
4. March 1, 2022Senate subcommittee named: Edler, Costello and Trone Garriott
5. March 3, 2022Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. March 7, 2022Approved by the Senate committee
7. May 2, 2022Passed the Senate, 45–0
8. June 1, 2022Sent to the Governor
9. June 13, 2022Signed into law