HB1135

Mississippi HB1135 establishes requirements for behavioral health professionals seeking licensure in Mississippi based on work experience in another.

Mississippi HB1135 introduces specific requirements for individuals who establish residency in Mississippi and seek licensure as behavioral health professionals based on their work experience in another state. The bill mandates that applicants undergo criminal background checks, submit documentation verifying their residency, and meet Mississippi's minimum professional standards. It also limits the number of temporary licensees a business entity can sponsor or employ to five per calendar year, unless headquartered in Mississippi.