LD1590

An Act to Reduce the Counselor and Social Worker Shortage by Amending Reciprocity Requirements for Those Professionals from Other Jurisdictions

Failed·5/20/25
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Amends Maine's licensure laws to facilitate endorsement for counselors and social workers from other jurisdictions.

This bill modifies Maine's laws to streamline the licensure process for professional counselors, clinical professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, pastoral counselors, and social workers from other jurisdictions. It allows for licensure by endorsement for those who hold a license in another jurisdiction, provided they meet certain criteria. The bill also mandates that the Department of Professional and Financial Regulation post information about this process on its website, including the phrase "If you are licensed in another state or country." This change aims to address the.

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Calendar

May 8, 2025

9:00 AM

Hearing

Apr 30, 2025

1:00 PM

Hearing

History

May 20, 2025

Senate

Pursuant to Joint Rule 310.3 Placed in Legislative Files (DEAD)

May 14, 2025

Joint

Reported Out: ONTP

May 8, 2025

Joint

Work Session Held