H 462
An Act establishing senior psychologist licensure
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a new license category for ‘senior psychologists’ in Massachusetts. It aims to recognize and establish specific qualifications and experience requirements for psychologists who have a significant history of practice and expertise. The legislation seeks to ensure that individuals with extensive clinical experience can provide specialized services and guidance to clients and other professionals.
Key provisions
- Defines the requirements for a ‘senior psychologist’ license, including years of experience.
- Establishes criteria for demonstrating expertise and knowledge in the field.
- Specifies the scope of practice for senior psychologists.
- Outlines the application process and continuing education requirements.
- Details the responsibilities of the Board of Registration of Psychologists regarding senior psychologist licensure.
- Addresses potential supervision or mentorship requirements for senior psychologists.
- Creates a process for recognizing and validating prior experience.
- Establishes a fee structure for the new license.
Who is affected
- Psychologists in Massachusetts
- Clients seeking specialized psychological services
- The Board of Registration of Psychologists
- Mental health professionals
- The public
Notable changes
- Introduces a new licensure category for experienced psychologists.
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Primary sponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
Cosponsor
Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill H.462 194th (Current)
An Act establishing senior psychologist licensure
By Representative Sabadosa of Northampton, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 462) of Lindsay N. Sabadosa relative to establishing senior psychologist licensure. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Lindsay N. Sabadosa
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Bill History
Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.462
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 5/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/02/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in B-2 |
| 8/7/2025 | House | Discharged to the committee on Public Health |
| 8/11/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/19/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 9/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/29/2025 from 09:00 AM-11:30 AM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 12/22/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
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