Establishes protections for health care professionals receiving behavioral health care when applying for State licensure.

This bill establishes protections for health care professionals who receive behavioral health care and are seeking State licensure. It prohibits State boards or agencies from inquiring into an applicant’s history of behavioral health care, except when inquiring about a condition that impairs the applicant’s ability to practice safely. The bill mandates training for licensing boards and agencies on handling behavioral health disclosures in a non-stigmatizing manner. It aims to encourage healthcare professionals to seek behavioral health care without fear of licensing repercussions.

Establishes protections for health care professionals receiving behavioral health care when applying for State licensure.

This bill establishes protections for health care professionals who receive behavioral health care and are seeking State licensure. It prohibits State boards or agencies from inquiring into an applicant’s history of behavioral health care, except when inquiring about a condition that impairs the applicant’s ability to practice safely. The bill mandates training for licensing boards and agencies on handling behavioral health disclosures in a non-stigmatizing manner. It aims to encourage healthcare professionals to seek behavioral health care without fear of licensing repercussions.