Makes the following changes in regard to marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, addiction counselors, and clinical addiction counselors: (1) Provides that an individual must be licensed as an associate before obtaining the relevant experience hours, except in certain circumstances. (2) Clarifies the effect on experience hours of the expiration of a temporary license or permit. Removes certain provisions regarding first available examinations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Senate Bill (S): 25-23.6-8-1.7, 25-23.6-8-2.7, 25-23.6-8.5-4, 25-23.6-10.5-7, 25-23.6-10.5-8
Senate Bill (S): 25-23.6-8-1.7, 25-23.6-8-2.7, 25-23.6-8.5-4, 25-23.6-10.5-7, 25-23.6-10.5-8