2021 Senate Bill 191

Revise mental health professional scope of practice restrictions

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 25, 2021

Introduced by Sen. Curtis VanderWall (R-35)

To expand the definition of mental health professional to include physician assistants, certified nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists-certified, and allow these licensees to perform certain examinations referenced in the bill.

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy and Human Services

April 20, 2021

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

April 29, 2021

Passed in the Senate 35 to 0 (details)