House Bill No. 747, introduced by Representative Miller, aims to amend the current regulations surrounding medical psychologists in Louisiana. The bill combines the licensing and certification processes for medical psychologists, eliminating the existing certificate of advanced practice. It establishes that medical psychologists will now be exclusively licensed and regulated by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, and they will not be required to maintain a separate psychology license. The bill also introduces a fee structure for the licensing process, with an initial application fee not exceeding $325 and a renewal fee not exceeding $300.

In addition to the changes in licensing, the bill repeals certain provisions related to the supervision of psychological technicians or psychometericians, streamlining the regulatory framework for medical psychologists. The amendments include updates to the powers and duties of the board, qualifications for applicants, and standards of practice for those holding the new advanced practice license. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance the autonomy and responsibilities of medical psychologists while simplifying the regulatory process.

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