H462

Establishing senior psychologist licensure

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a senior psychologist licensure category in Massachusetts for experienced psychologists.

The bill proposes the creation of a senior psychologist licensure category in Massachusetts. This category is intended for psychologists who have been licensed and practicing for an extended period. The Board of Registration of Psychologists will set the requirements for this new licensure, which may include factors such as years of practice and freedom from disciplinary actions. The goal is to facilitate the licensure process for experienced psychologists.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
Health Care Financing Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Sep 29, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

Sep 29, 2025

9:00 AM

Joint Committee on Public Health Hearing

History

Jul 9

House

Reporting date extended to Thursday, December 31, 2026

Dec 22, 2025

House

Reported favorably by committee and referred to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing

Sep 29, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time