An act relating to prescribing by doctoral-level psychologists

Summary

The bill creates a new “prescribing psychologist” license for psychologists with a doctorate who complete accredited psychopharmacology training, pass a national exam, and work with a collaborating physician. It lets these psychologists prescribe certain mental‑health drugs—excluding patients under 18, over 80, or who are pregnant—and sets oversight by the Board of Psychological Examiners. The change expands mental‑health treatment options while adding specific safeguards.

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