HB2050 is a bill that proposes several amendments to the Arizona Revised Statutes relating to the state board of psychology examiners. The bill allows the Arizona Board of Psychologist Examiners (APBE) to accept primary source verified credentials from a credential's verification service approved by the APBE, and states that the APBE is not required to verify any documentation or information received from such a service. It also removes the requirement for applicants who are licensed to practice psychology independently in another jurisdiction of the U.S. or Canada and are currently credentialed by the National Register in psychology to submit evidence of having practiced psychology independently at the doctoral level for a minimum of five years.

Additionally, the bill permits applicants for a psychologist license to take the knowledge portion of the APBE examination after completing their education requirements, excluding the dissertation or experience requirements. It also specifies that a person holding a valid temporary license can use the title "Licensed Associate Psychologist." The bill includes technical and conforming changes, such as updating fee amounts and making minor language corrections to existing statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 32-2067, 32-2071, 32-2071.01, 32-2072, 32-2073, 41-2544
House Engrossed Version: 32-2067, 32-2071, 32-2071.01, 32-2072, 32-2073, 41-2544