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SENATE FLOOR VERSION
April 4, 2024
ENGROSSED HOUSE
BILL NO. 1345 By: Banning, Waldron, and
McDugle of the House
and
Newhouse of the Senate
An Act relating to professions and occupations;
authorizing issuance of license by reciprocity;
amending 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1366, which relates to
the Psychologists Licensing Act; providing for
issuance of license by reciprocity; and providing an
effective date.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 1363.1 of Title 59, unless there
is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of Psychologists may enter
into and implement ag reements with other jurisdictions for the
issuance of a license by reciprocity if the other jurisdiction 's
requirements for licensure are substantially equal to the
requirements of the Psychologists Licensing Act.
SECTION 2. AMENDATORY 59 O.S. 2021, Section 1366, is
amended to read as follows:
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Section 1366. The Oklahoma State Board of Examiners of
Psychologists may issue a license pursuant to the provisions of the
Psychologists Licensing Act:
1. To a qualified applicant who has s uccessfully passed the
examination prescribed by the Board and who has paid the fee
required by the rules promulgated pursuant to the provisions of the
Psychologists Licensing Act; or
2. Upon application to the Board and payment of the fees
required by the Board by rules of the Board promulgated pursuant to
the provisions of the Psychologists Licensing Act, to any person who
is a diplomate of the American Board of Professional Psychology, or
who holds a current Certificate of Professional Qualification in
Psychology from the Association of State and Provincial Psychology
Boards, or who is licensed as a psychologist by a state with whom
the Board has established a f ormal written agreement of reciprocity .
SECTION 3. This act shall become effe ctive November 1, 2023.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
April 4, 2024 - DO PASS