HB 7691

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 9, 2026

An Act to Regulate the Practice of Psychology Creating for This Purpose a Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes, as Amended

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The bill creates a new Psychology Board to set and enforce standards, require licensure exams, and impose penalties for unlicensed practice, while also establishing a permit system for facilities that provide psychological services.

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Authors · 2 Representatives

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HB07691 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act to Regulate the Practice of Psychology Creating for This Purpose a Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology, Appropriating Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes, as Amended

In plain language

Authors · 2 Representatives

Official sources

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