This bill repeals the existing licensing exemption for psychotherapy activities or services provided by individuals employed by state, county, or municipal agencies, as well as other political subdivisions and duly chartered educational institutions. Specifically, it removes the legal language found in RSA 329-B:28, I(b) that previously allowed these individuals to operate without a license for their psychotherapy services.

The repeal of this exemption means that all individuals providing psychotherapy services, regardless of their employment status with governmental or educational institutions, will now be required to obtain the appropriate licensure. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 329-B:28
Version adopted by both bodies: 329-B:28
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 329-B:28