Originally published: . Volume 3, No. 9. Source pages: 4.
A bill supported by the LA Psychological Association to authorize certain health professionals to execute an emergency certificate for a minors has moved steadily through the legislature. It is assigned to Senate Judiciary A, according to the legislative website.
An amendment to include medical psychologists was added in the House.
In the proposed law “’Psychologist’ means an individual licensed to practice psychology in Louisiana in accordance with R.S. 37:2351 et seq., or licensed to practice medical psychology in Louisiana in accordance with R.S. 37:1360.51 et seq., and who has been engaged in the practice of a clinical specialty for not less than three years.”
The bill is authored by Representative Thomas Willmont and would amend the Children’s Code Articles.
Representative Tom Wilmont speaking at the recent Louisiana Psychological Association business meeting in April. The association awarded Rep. Wilmont the Tommy Stigall Louisiana Psychology Award to acknowledge Rep. Wilmont’s help, effectiveness, and understanding about HB 326 and other issues.
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