House Bill No. by Representative Miller seeks to amend existing laws regarding the licensure of medical psychologists in Louisiana. The bill combines the licensing and certification processes, eliminating the certificate of advanced practice previously required for medical psychologists. It grants the board the authority to approve, deny, revoke, suspend, renew, and reinstate licenses, while also establishing a fee structure for the licensing process, with an initial application fee not to exceed $325 and a renewal fee not exceeding $300.

Additionally, the bill repeals the requirement for medical psychologists to provide the board with the credentials of a psychological technician or psychometerician under their supervision. It also updates various sections of the law to reflect these changes, ensuring that medical psychologists are exclusively licensed and regulated by the board without the need for dual licensure. The proposed changes aim to streamline the regulatory framework for medical psychologists, enhancing their autonomy and simplifying the licensing process.

Statutes affected:
HB747 Original: 37:53(2), 37:55(C), 37:59(A), 37:62(A), 37:67(A), 37:61(G)(5)