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Excerpted from Winter 2014 Illinois Pschologist
Bill Status of HB3074 98th General Assembly
PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST CERT
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. Provides that the Clinical Psychologists Licensing and Disciplinary Board shall grant certification as prescribing psychologists to doctoral level psychologists licensed under the Act. Provides application requirements for certification as a prescribing psychologist. Provides that the Board shall establish a method for the renewal every 2 years of prescribing psychologist certificates. Provides procedures for safety and record keeping. Provides that when a psychologist is authorized to prescribe controlled substances, a prescribing psychologist shall file, in a timely manner, any individual Drug Enforcement Agency registrations and identification numbers with the Board. Requires certain communication between the Board and the State Board of Pharmacy. Provides requirements for licensure by endorsement. Defines related terms. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Includes prescribing psychologist in the definition of "prescriber".
Bill Status of SB2187 98th General Assembly
PRESCRIBING PSYCHOLOGIST CERT
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Clinical Psychologist Licensing Act. Provides that the Clinical Psychologists Licensing and Disciplinary Board shall grant certification as prescribing psychologists to doctoral level psychologists licensed under the Act. Provides application requirements for certification as a prescribing psychologist. Provides that the Board shall establish a method for the renewal every 2 years of prescribing psychologist certificates. Provides procedures for safety and record keeping. Provides that when a psychologist is authorized to prescribe controlled substances, a prescribing psychologist shall file, in a timely manner, any individual Drug Enforcement Agency registrations and identification numbers with the Board. Requires certain communication between the Board and the State Board of Pharmacy. Provides requirements for licensure by endorsement. Defines related terms. Amends the Illinois Controlled Substances Act. Includes prescribing psychologist in the definition of "prescriber".
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Contact(s):
Gregory Sarlo, PsyD, Co-Chair
Kristina Pecora, PsyD, Co-Chair
The IPA is very active in the legislative process at both the state and federal level. As an organization, the IPA takes stands in support of, and opposition to, bills. It also introduces bills to the state legislature. IPA members, interested psychologists, and consumers are encouraged to play a role in the legislative process and this section of the website provides them with the tools needed to engage in this process.
I. Description:
The Legislative Committee is charged with the following responsibilities:
1) Monitoring, developing, and promoting legislation at state and federal levels, which has relevance to the interest and practice of psychology,
2) Developing and maintaining relationships with legislators and legislative committees having an interest in the mental health and well-being of the citizens of Illinois.
3) Recommending to IPA Council legislative actions to be taken in the interest of the profession and the public.
II.Meetings:
Generally, the 3rd Friday of the month at 2:00 PM at the IPA office (or virtually via Zoom).
III.Continuing Education Events:
The IPA-LC generally presents a formal workshop at the IPA Annual Convention in November. This event typically runs 1 ½ hours affording participants 1.5 CEs.
VII. Grassroots Efforts:
The IPA-LC mentors and encourages psychologists willing to forge relationships and liaisons with their legislators to advance the science and practice of psychology and to serve others for the public good.
Legislative Alerts
IPA is working hard to keep you up to date on the latest legislative activity both at the state and national level. Be sure to check this page often to keep up-to-date on all that is taking place on the legislative landscape.