Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Sent to Executive
8. Enacted

Summary

The bill amends dozens of sections of the Business and Professions Code to change how the Board of Psychology and Board of Behavioral Sciences operate. It adds new education and training requirements, sets fee structures, requires online public disclosure of license status, and gives the boards broader authority to deny, suspend or condition licenses. The changes affect current and future licensees, educational institutions, and the public who rely on mental‑health services.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 1. Page 3403.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 12, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 20, 2025
• Business and Professions Committee Hearing
  Business and Professions · Jul 8, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 12, 2025

History

1. Oct 13, 2025Chaptered by Secretary of State. Chapter 787, Statutes of 2025.
2. Oct 13, 2025Approved by the Governor.
3. Sep 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
4. Sep 13, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
5. Sep 13, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3033.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
6. Sep 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 1. Page 3403.) Ordered to the Senate.
7. Sep 3, 2025Read third time and amended.
8. Sep 3, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
9. Sep 3, 2025Ordered to third reading.
10. Sep 2, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
11. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 29).
12. Aug 20, 2025August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

The 12 most recent of 31 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Angelique Ashby (D) · sponsor
• Ashby

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