Relating to licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioners; and prescribing an effective date.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Mar 17, 2026
Effective date, June 5, 2026.
Session
2026R1
Introduced
Feb 2, 2026
Summary
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Authorizes the Oregon Board of Psychology to issue a license to practice behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention to a qualified applicant. Defines the "practice of behavioral health promotion, prevention and brief intervention" and "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner." Prohibits a person from using the title "licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner" without a license. Creates a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner-client privilege for certain communications. Requires a licensed behavioral health and wellness practitioner to report certain types of abuse. Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die.