Overview: S 349, a joint resolution to approve regulations of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation - Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists, has been recommitted to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry. It was introduced on January 30, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The joint resolution aims to approve a set of regulations proposed by the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation's Board of Examiners for Licensure of Professional Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors and Psycho-Educational Specialists.
Key Provisions:
- Approves the regulations related to the licensure and oversight of the specified professional fields
- Authorizes the implementation and enforcement of the approved regulations
Affected Parties and Impacts: The resolution would impact the professional counselors, marriage and family therapists, addiction counselors, and psycho-educational specialists who are subject to the regulations, as well as the regulatory board responsible for their oversight.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The joint resolution has been recommitted to the Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry, indicating that it is undergoing further review and consideration before potentially advancing to a vote in the legislature.