SB474

Hawaii SB474 amends licensing requirements for psychologists employed in civil service positions.

Hawaii SB474 modifies the licensing requirements for psychologists employed in civil service positions in Hawaii. The bill repeals certain sections of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and reenacts them with new provisions. Specifically, it mandates that psychologists employed in civil service clinical psychologist positions after January 1, 1988, must meet the requirements of section 465-7 and obtain licensure within two years of employment. The bill also specifies that these changes will not be repealed when the section is amended on July 1, 2026, and will take effect upon approval.