HSB 8

This bill prohibits an employer from entering into an agreement with a licensed mental health professional that limits the location at which the licensee may practice, prohibits the licensee from contacting for professional services a person previously treated by the licensee, or imposes a time restriction on the practice of the licensee. The bill defines “mental health professional” to mean the same as defined in Code section 228.1, but not including a psychiatrist. A provision of an agreement entered into between an employer and a licensed mental health professional prior to, on, or after the effective date of the bill that is contrary to the bill shall be void and unenforceable. H.F. _____ The bill takes effect upon enactment.