HB 1791 – Designates licensed professional counselors as mental health professionals in certain circumstances

• Sponsor: Barnitz
• LR Number: 4264L.01T
• Committee: Financial & Governmental Organizations and Elections
• Last Action: 6/19/2008 - Signed by Governor
• Effective Date: August 28, 2008
• House Handler: Cooper

Current Bill Summary

HB 1791 - Licensed professional counselors are included in the definition of mental health professionals for the purposes of carrying out the services of the division of comprehensive psychiatric services and the Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse under the Department of Health.

This act is identical to SB 1177 (2008).

CHRIS HOGERTY