DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 582 Original 2022 Regular Session Stagni
Abstract: Adds Louisiana to the Licensed Professional Counselor Interstate Compact.
Proposed law allows Louisiana to join the Licensed Professional Counselor Interstate Compact.
Proposed law provides for Louisiana, as a participating state, to adopt the same uniform professional
counseling licensure requirements as the states in the Licensed Professional Counselor Interstate
Compact.
Proposed law eliminates the requirement for licenses in multiple states.
Proposed law provides for multistate practice regulations and the exchange of licensure among
member states.
Proposed law provides for spousal support for relocating active duty military personnel.
Proposed law establishes telehealth technology for states in the Licensed Professional Counselor
Interstate Compact.
(Amends R.S. 37:1103(intro. para.); Adds R.S. 37:1131-1145)