SB708 authorizes clinical psychologists in Hawaii to prescribe psychotropic medications, subject to specific education, training, and examination.

SB708 amends Hawaii law to allow clinical psychologists with specialized training and a national proficiency examination to prescribe psychotropic medications. These psychologists must collaborate with primary care providers and adhere to a formulary developed by the board of psychology. The bill also outlines requirements for prescriptive authority renewal, including continuing education and competency assessments. The board of psychology is tasked with developing processes for implementing these provisions and reporting to the legislature by 2026.

SB708 authorizes clinical psychologists in Hawaii to prescribe psychotropic medications, subject to specific education, training, and examination.

SB708 amends Hawaii law to allow clinical psychologists with specialized training and a national proficiency examination to prescribe psychotropic medications. These psychologists must collaborate with primary care providers and adhere to a formulary developed by the board of psychology. The bill also outlines requirements for prescriptive authority renewal, including continuing education and competency assessments. The board of psychology is tasked with developing processes for implementing these provisions and reporting to the legislature by 2026.