The bill amends Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 148B.35, to modify the requirements for licensure by reciprocity for marriage and family therapists. It removes the previous stipulation that the board must determine the standards for licensure in another jurisdiction to be at least equivalent to Minnesota's requirements. Instead, the bill introduces a series of specific criteria that applicants must meet to obtain a marriage and family therapist's license through reciprocity.

Under the new provisions, applicants must complete an application form and pay the required fees, hold a current and unrestricted license from another jurisdiction, be in good standing without any disciplinary actions or pending investigations, have no disqualifying criminal convictions, and pass a Minnesota jurisprudence examination approved by the board. These changes aim to streamline the licensure process for out-of-state marriage and family therapists seeking to practice in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 148B.35