SB 1547
Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant.
Official Summary
Digest: The Act makes a new profession called a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner. The Act says what the licensee can do. The Act also says that the licensee has to report some kinds of abuse. (Flesch Readability Score: 67.7). Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant. Defines the "practice of behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention" and "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner." Prohibits a person from using the title "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner" without a license. Creates a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner-client privilege for certain communications. Requires a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner to report certain types of abuse. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.
Last Action
Governor signed.
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Legislative Timeline
Senate: Governor signed.
House: Speaker signed.
Senate: President signed.
House: Third reading. Carried by Isadore. Passed.
House: Second reading.
House: Recommendation: Do pass.
House: Public Hearing and Work Session held.
House: Public Hearing cancelled.
House: Referred to Behavioral Health.
House: First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
Senate: Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed.
Senate: Second reading.
Senate: Recommendation: Do pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
Senate: Public Hearing and Work Session held.
Senate: Referred to Early Childhood and Behavioral Health.
Senate: Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
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