HB747

Provides relative to medical psychologists

Complete·5/15/26

Louisiana HB747 combines the licensing and certification of medical psychologists, allowing them to practice without needing a separate psychology.

Louisiana HB747 combines the licensing and certification of medical psychologists, allowing them to practice without needing a separate psychology license. The bill authorizes the board to approve, deny, revoke, suspend, renew, and reinstate licensure or certification of medical psychologists. It also allows the board to establish fees for licensing and renewal. The bill eliminates the certificate of advanced practice, allowing medical psychologists to practice without needing a separate psychology license.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 22

9:00 AM

Senate Committee on Health and Welfare

Mar 24

9:00 AM

House Committee on Health and Welfare

History

May 15

House

Signed by the Governor. Becomes Act No. 174.

May 15

House

Effective date: 08/01/2026.

May 13

House

Sent to the Governor for executive approval.