PSYCHOLOGISTS: Provides relative to psychologists
This bill clarifies who can legally identify themselves as a psychologist in Louisiana by updating the state's definition of the term. It directly affects individuals offering psychological services and those using titles that imply psychological expertise. The key provision states that only persons licensed under the state's psychology chapter may represent themselves as psychologists, while prohibiting others from using titles or descriptions that suggest they possess expert qualifications in psychology. This change aims to prevent unlicensed individuals from misleading the public by using terminology that implies professional qualification in the field.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2026
Last action Apr 1, 2026
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Apr 1, 2026
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Health and Welfare.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
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Lauren Ventrella
RRepublican
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