Clinical Professional Counseling - Out-of-State Providers - Use of Telehealth for Continuity of Care
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Clinical Professional Counseling - Out-of-State Providers - Use of Telehealth for Continuity of Care” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Repealing the authority of the State Board of Professional Counselors and Therapists to issue a temporary telehealth license; and exempting certain State licensure requirements for certain individuals who are licensed in another state and who provide counseling through telehealth to clients in the State.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 12, 2026
Hearing · Mar 11, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Mar 8, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 10, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 6, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 19, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 20, 2026
The numbers
20
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Delegate KaiserDelegate GuytonDelegate KaufmanDelegate AlstonDelegate BagnallDelegate CullisonDelegate GuzzoneDelegate HillDelegate HutchinsonDelegate KipkeDelegate LopezDelegate MartinezDelegate Morgan, M.Delegate ReillyDelegate RosenbergDelegate RossDelegate SzeligaDelegate TaverasDelegate White HollandDelegate Woorman
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 242 (as of Aug 30, 2026).