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HB 747

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS: Provides relative to medical psychologists

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dustin Miller

HB 747 regulates Louisiana medical psychologists' licensing, practice standards, and board oversight; passed House unanimously, awaits Senate review.

Effective date: 08/01/2026.
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Bill Summary · HB 747

Legislative bill overview

HB 747 creates or modifies provisions related to medical psychologists and their regulatory oversight in Louisiana, likely establishing new licensing requirements, board composition, or practice standards for this professional category. The bill has already passed the Louisiana House with unanimous support (99-0) and is now in Senate committee review.

Why is this important

Medical psychologists operate at the intersection of psychology and medicine, prescribing medications in some states. Changes to their regulatory framework affect patient safety standards, professional qualifications, and the scope of practice available to these practitioners in Louisiana. This also impacts consumers' access to mental health services and the credentials they should expect from providers.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of practice expansion or restriction: Whether the bill grants medical psychologists broader prescribing authority or limits their practice, affecting competition with psychiatrists and physician autonomy
  • Licensing and educational standards: What qualifications and training requirements are mandated, potentially creating barriers to entry or concerns about preparedness
  • Board composition and oversight: How much control medical psychologists have on their regulatory board versus oversight by physicians or state officials, raising questions about self-regulation versus public protection

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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