Relating to domestic violence education requirements for the issuance and renewal of certain professional licenses

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 24, 2024
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2024
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committee
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to requirements for the issuance and renewal of a license to practice psychology, social work, marital and family therapy, or mental health counseling. The bill requires that an applicant for a license to practice psychology, social work, marital and family therapy, or mental health counseling on or after the effective date of the bill complete three credit hours of graduate-level courses related to domestic violence. The bill also requires the boards of psychology, social work, and behavioral science to require licensees to complete two hours of continuing education credits relating to domestic violence as a condition of license renewal.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named January 29, 2024. Meeting: Wednesday, February 7 · 1:30 PM · Room 217 Conference Room.

• Sen. Chris Cournoyer R
• Sen. Tony Bisignano DEmail
• Sen. Carrie Koelker REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§272C.2D

Amends§154B.6§154C.3§154D.2

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