This bill proposes the repeal of the licensing exemption for psychotherapy activities or services provided by certain individuals employed by state, county, or municipal agencies, as well as other political subdivisions and duly chartered educational institutions. Specifically, it targets the legal language in RSA 329-B:28, I(b), which currently allows these individuals to operate without a license. By removing this exemption, the bill aims to ensure that all practitioners of psychotherapy are subject to the same licensing requirements, thereby enhancing the regulation and oversight of mental health services.

The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage and is projected to have a minimal fiscal impact, estimated at less than $10,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 to 2028. The agencies contacted regarding this legislation include the Department of Corrections, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 329-B:28