Access MFTs Bills on the Move

Following our portability win in Arkansas, several other Access MFTs bills have been on the move in state sessions. Progress includes:

• In Nevada, AB 450 passed out of the House and was transferred to the Senate. The bill removes unnecessary barriers for out-of-state applicants for expedited licensure by endorsement. It is currently awaiting a vote from the Senate committee and then will go to the full Senate. Thank you to AAMFT members Ashia McReynolds and Dominique Rice for their supportive testimony.
• In Connecticut, HB 7081 passed the full House unanimously and will next move to the Senate. The bill would allow out-of-state LMFTs with an unencumbered license to apply for expedited licensure in Connecticut, utilizing their existing license as verification.
• In North Carolina, HB 727 passed successfully out of the House Health Committee. The bill would reduce the years of experience requirement for licensure by endorsement from five to two years.

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