HB1228

Marriage & Family Therapy Clinical Requirements

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Colorado HB1228 modifies the requirements for licensure as a marriage and family therapist.

Colorado HB1228 amends the qualifications for marriage and family therapist licensure. It allows applicants with a master's or doctoral degree in marriage and family therapy, who did not complete a practicum or internship, to be registered as candidates for licensure. These candidates must complete an additional 700 supervised clinical hours to become licensed. The bill also specifies that candidates with a degree that included a practicum or internship must complete at least 1,500 supervised clinical hours. The act takes effect on August 12, 2026, unless a referendum petition is filed.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

35 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Apr 14

7:30 AM

Senate Third Reading Calendar

Apr 13

7:30 AM

Senate Second Reading Calendar

History

May 26

Governor Signed

May 20

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House

May 20

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate